Senior Global Trade Compliance Manager

Lime

3d•Remote

About The Position

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.

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
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

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (e.g., Licensed Customs Broker, CCS, or equivalent) are a plus

Responsibilities

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