Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership.
As we scale, we’re building the next generation of global logistics to support our hardware innovation, international fleet operations, and circular supply chain model. 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 lead the development and scaling of our international trade compliance program- ensuring compliance with global import/export regulations while enabling the efficient cross-border movement of vehicles, batteries, parts, and technology. The position plays a critical role in supporting global expansion, managing regulatory risk, and building scalable compliance processes. You will manage execution as well as acting as a trusted advisor to supply chain leadership with regard to the global tariff landscape. This role operates with high autonomy, setting methods and driving execution while partnering closely with internal stakeholders on broader strategy.
This is a remote position with a requirement for candidates to reside in the United States to maintain effective collaboration across teams.
What You'll Do:
- 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
About You:
- 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
U.S. Based Position - What We Offer:
- 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.
The base salary range listed reflects what Lime reasonably expects to offer for this role, with the final base salary determined by objective factors such as the candidate’s location and relevant skills and experience. Depending on the position, the total compensation package may also include discretionary annual performance bonus opportunities and equity, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Lime considers all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.
Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.