[Hiring] Senior Global Trade Compliance Manager @Lime

Role Description

Lime is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to lead the development and execution of the company’s international trade compliance program across a rapidly growing micromobility business.

As the Global Trade Compliance Manager, you will:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve a global trade compliance program aligned with high-growth, multi-market operations.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations across key regions (e.g., EU, US, APAC), including customs, sanctions, and export controls.
• Classify micromobility products (e-scooters, e-bikes, IoT devices, spare parts, and lithium-ion batteries) using HS codes and determine duties and tariffs.
• Oversee compliance related to the international movement of lithium-ion batteries, including hazardous materials (dangerous goods) regulations (IATA, IMDG, ADR).
• Manage export control processes, including licensing requirements for embedded software, GPS/IoT components, and encryption technologies.
• Lead restricted party screening processes across suppliers, logistics partners, and customers.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Hardware, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure compliant and efficient global distribution.
• Support market entry into new countries by assessing trade compliance requirements and regulatory barriers.
• Provide detailed analytics around business financial impacts for global duties and tariffs for financial planning and budgeting.
• Manage Duty Drawback and Tariff refund processes.
• Monitor global regulatory changes (e.g., sustainability rules, battery regulations, recycling directives) and advise on business impact.
• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and post-entry reviews; implement corrective actions where needed.
• Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and relevant government authorities.
• Set scalable methods for classification, compliance workflows, and audit readiness across key markets.
• Influence cross-functional decisions by translating regulatory requirements into clear business trade-offs (e.g., cost, speed, risk).
• Lead investigations and resolution of compliance issues, disclosures, or audits.
• Develop and deliver training programs for internal stakeholders across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 6–10+ years of experience in global trade compliance, ideally within hardware, mobility, automotive, or consumer electronics industries.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, export controls, and sanctions regimes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Direct experience handling battery shipments and dangerous goods compliance strongly preferred.
• Experience with HS classification, origin determination, and valuation methodologies.
• Familiarity with trade compliance systems and ERP platforms.
• Professional certifications (e.g., Licensed Customs Broker, CCS, or equivalent) are a plus.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth, and operationally complex environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• High attention to detail with the ability to scale processes globally.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate regulations into actionable guidance.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a builder mentality, able to create scalable processes while staying close to day-to-day operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, 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.