Lime

Senior Manager, Logistics Operations, Global Trade Compliance

Lime

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: CaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $106,000 - $166,000 per year

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About the role

  • Americas Logistics Strategy: Define and lead the logistics roadmap across North America —supporting product launches, city expansion, and fleet lifecycle management.
  • Multimodal Transportation & Fulfillment: Manage outbound logistics for vehicles, components, batteries, and charging infrastructure across air, ocean, road, and rail.
  • Distribution Operations Management of Lime Spare Parts Hub in Commerce, CA.
  • 3PL & Partner Management: Oversee global logistics providers, 3PL warehouses, and last-mile delivery partners; negotiate contracts and implement robust SLAs.
  • Regional Execution & City Support: Ensure logistics operations enable smooth fleet rollouts and support compliance needs across diverse city regulatory environments.
  • Trade Compliance & Risk: Lead global trade operations, ensuring compliance with international customs regulations, hazardous materials rules (e.g., lithium-ion batteries), and export controls.
  • Data & Performance Management: Build visibility into logistics flows using TMS and analytics tools; track KPIs (e.g., lead time, delivery reliability, cost per km/unit) and drive continuous improvement.
  • Sustainable Reverse Logistics: Develop and scale circular logistics operations, including battery returns and parts recycling.
  • Team Leadership: Build and mentor the logistics team with capabilities across freight, compliance, and distribution, fostering a culture of cross-functional collaboration, accountability and speed.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in global logistics or supply chain, with 5 years leadership experience.
  • Proven success managing logistics operations in a fast-paced, global hardware or mobility environment (e.g., transportation tech, consumer electronics, e-commerce, or automotive).
  • Deep expertise in international logistics, 3PL management, and regulatory compliance—including lithium battery shipping and reverse logistics.
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on experience in building or scaling logistics networks in emerging or regulated markets.
  • Strong financial and data acumen—comfortable building and presenting business cases and managing multi-million-dollar logistics budgets.
  • Proficiency with supply chain systems (ERP, TMS, WMS) and logistics analytics. NetSuite experience is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA or certifications (e.g., CLTD, CSCP) a plus.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans. We also provide company-paid life and disability insurance and company-funded mental health benefits.
  • Financial & Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth options, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.
  • Family & Fertility Support: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, plus fertility and family-forming benefits.
  • Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation, paid leaves, and 10 company holidays.
  • Unique Lime Perks: Complimentary use of Lime vehicles in participating cities, a monthly phone allowance, dedicated learning and development days, and access to perks including One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
logistics managementsupply chain managementinternational logistics3PL managementregulatory compliancedata analysisperformance managementbudget managementreverse logisticsmultimodal transportation
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationcross-functional collaborationmentoringaccountabilityproblem-solvingadaptabilitynegotiationteam building
Certifications
CLTDCSCPMBABachelor's degree in Supply ChainBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Operationslogistics certificationssupply chain certificationsproject management certificationscustoms compliance certifications