Director, Global Logistics & Distribution

Lime; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Lime is seeking a Director, Global Logistics & Distribution to lead and manage its logistics network. With a focus on strategic planning, operational excellence, and team development, this role involves driving improvement in global logistics performance while ensuring robust vendor management. Join a leading company to shape the future of shared electric mobility.

Qualifications

• 10 - 15+ years in global logistics and distribution functions.
• 5+ years in senior management roles, ideally as Director.
• Experience with Lithium Ion battery logistics required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for global logistics and distribution.
• Conduct cost/risk analyses across distribution operations.
• Manage vendor selection and contract negotiations.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Vendor Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Tools

NetSuite

WMS

TMS

Job description

Director, Global Logistics & Distribution

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Director, Global Logistics & Distribution

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Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.

Lime is looking for a strategic, analytical, and transformational Director of Global Logistics & Distribution for its supply chain team, reporting into the Sr Director, Global Supply Chain Planning & Logistics. You will own all aspects of managing and structuring our global logistics and distribution network.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in rapidly evolving, high growth, global environments, with a track record of driving transformation, excellence and scalability. You are a collaborative business partner, with the ability to support, influence and drive strategic initiatives. You’re a dynamic leader, experienced with growing and developing a global team. You are data and metrics driven, innovative, and resilient. You are a continuous learner, and thrive on your ability to solve complex problems that deliver meaningful and sustainable business outcomes.

We are a remote first company and welcome applications from across the United States. However, we will not be hiring within the San Francisco or New York City areas.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership and Planning

• Lead annual strategic planning for global logistics and distribution, ensuring alignment with overall business growth objectives and long-term scalability.
• Assess global logistics and distribution networks, including Lime-operated and 3PL operations, to identify risks and opportunities, and develop plans to strengthen foundational capabilities.
• Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting process for logistics and distribution, maintaining accountability for variances and performance against budget throughout the year.
  
  

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

• Conduct cost and risk analyses across global distribution operations, using data-driven insights to continuously refine processes and drive efficiency.
• Enhance logistics and distribution performance through the development and refinement of key metrics and KPIs, ensuring consistent progress toward operational goals.
  
  

Vendor and Contract Management

• In partnership with Strategic Sourcing and Legal, lead global logistics and distribution RFPs and manage vendor selection based on ROI, benefits, and risks.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing to help drive contract negotiations, including service terms, rates, and SLAs, to ensure optimal vendor performance and alignment with business needs.
  
  

Compliance and Inventory Governance

• Oversee global customs, regulatory, duty, and tax compliance programs in coordination with the Global Trade Compliance Manager, ensuring full adherence to international regulations.
• Collaborate with inventory management teams to ensure global compliance with inventory-related principles and processes across internal and partner distribution networks.
  
  

Team Development and Leadership

• Manage, develop, and grow the global logistics and distribution leaders and their teams, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement.
  
  

About You

• 10 - 15+ years of experience managing global distribution and logistics functions.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience at a senior management level, preferably Director, building and managing global teams across logistics and distribution functions.
• Previous experience managing DG & Hazmat related packaging, handling, storing and transportation requirements for Lithium Ion batteries.
• Prior experience developing and implementing global logistics and distribution strategies.
• A critical and creative thinker, you find solutions “outside the box” when needed to accomplish goals and execute on strategy.
• Minimum of 10+ years experience with working knowledge of distribution and logistics services within EU, NA and APAC regions, spanning all modes of transportation and distribution functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with prior experience speaking and presenting at an executive level.
• Able to effectively educate & influence stakeholders lacking supply chain experience about global operations.
• Experience with NetSuite (or other ERPs), WMS and TMS platforms.
  
  

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email [e-mail] for assistance.

Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application.

Compensation Range: $140K - $186K

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Software Development

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