Senior Global Trade Compliance Manager

🕒 May 8

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $96k - $150k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🚔 Compliance

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Lime

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2017

🚗 Transport

🛍️ eCommerce

☁️ SaaS

💰 $418M Convertible Note on 2021-11

Transport • eCommerce • SaaS

Lime is a transportation company that provides shared electric scooters and bikes in urban areas, making it easy for users to travel short distances. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and community, Lime aims to offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional transportation methods. Users can easily locate and rent vehicles through the Lime app, promoting responsible riding and parking practices to enhance the urban mobility experience.

📋 Description

• 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 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. 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.