Vijay Kumar Patel
Vijay works as a Forestry Supply Chain Specialist at Preferred by Nature and supports forest certification and supply chain assessments against FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) standards. His role involves conducting audits, reviewing compliance documentation, evaluating management systems, and engaging with organizations to promote responsible sourcing and sustainable forestry practices.
Vijay’s work focuses on conducting FSC Chain of Custody audits, assessing compliance with certification requirements, reviewing organizational procedures and records, and verifying traceability of certified materials throughout the supply chain. He also supports clients in explaining certification requirements and improving their management systems.
"I am motivated to work with Preferred by Nature because of its commitment to sustainability, responsible forest management, and positive environmental and social impacts. The opportunity to contribute to credible certification systems and to support organizations in adopting sustainable practices aligns closely with my professional values and interests."
• FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) auditing and certification
• Forest certification standards and compliance assessment
• Supply chain traceability verification
• Audit planning, execution, and reporting
• Documentation review and risk assessment
• Stakeholder engagement and client communication
• Sustainable forestry and responsible sourcing practices
• Language known: English & Hindi
