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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 hiring a Sr Regional Manager of Logistics & Distribution to join our EU based team! In this role, you will report into the Director of Global Logistics & Distribution.

Lime is at an exciting inflection point as we scale rapidly toward our next stage of growth. As we grow our category leadership, we are transitioning to a more structured, high-performing organization and need someone who thrives in this evolution. The ideal candidate has experience scaling teams, products, or processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and can balance execution with strategy. In this role, you will help design and implement systems that enable us to move quickly while maintaining quality and efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact as we build the foundation for long-term success.

We're seeking a dynamic leader who thrives in a global environment and has a proven track record of orchestrating operational and logistics services transformation. As a collaborative partner, you'll excel at supporting, influencing, and driving strategic initiatives. Data-driven, innovative, and resilient, you'll continuously seek opportunities for improvement and growth. Embrace the challenge of solving complex problems to gain a competitive edge, and relish the opportunity for ongoing learning and development.

The person hired for this role must be able to easily and regularly travel to Lime's Rotterdam based warehouse.

What you’ll do:

• Regularly assess the region’s operations, data and reporting needs alongside the Director of Global Logistics & Warehousing to collaboratively develop strategic goals and continuous improvement plans.

• Oversee the team responsible for facilitating the import, export, and domestic distribution functions, continuously working to optimize fulfillment-to-delivery processes.

• Manage the relationships with regional partners for shipping and 3PL distribution services; supporting timely and accurate invoicing and, serving as an escalation point regarding shipping or distribution issues for your region.

• Further develop the operational metrics, analyze the data, and implement performance driven improvements for your region.

• Collaborate cross functionally and in partnership with the Director of Global Logistics & Distribution for all budgeting, purchasing, accruals and reconciliations.

• Ensure compliance within all distribution operations with the inventory management and control team’s principles and processes.

• Lead and develop your teams by engaging regularly, creating strong feedback loops and managing their growth and development plans.

• Lead your region’s operational compliance with EHS and DG requirements as it applies to the logistics and warehouse functions.

• Coordinate with global trade compliance to ensure all documentation and regulatory requirements are consistently met; maintaining knowledge of tariffs, duties and regulations.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross functional peers, as well as regional and local Ops teams.

About you:

• 10+ years of experience working within the EMEA region directly managing logistics operations, strategic planning and distribution operations, with oversight and accountability of service provider performance.

• 10+ years of work experience managing and guiding a team from hourly to professional level staff including coaching, development and performance management.

• Experience with RPQ and RFP processes for regional warehousing and logistics services.

• Experience working within an ERP and WMS required (NetSuite a plus).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with and influence individuals at all levels across a global organization, including senior and executive level leadership.

• High-energy and sound decision maker with the ability to make data-based decisions with a cost focused mindset.

• Fluent verbal and written English language skills.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage deliverables for EMEA regional warehousing and logistics teams.

• 7+ years of experience managing large scale distribution operations.

• Ability to travel to the Distribution Center and 3PLs on a regular basis.

• Direct experience establishing and managing operational metrics and KPIs.
  
  
  
  

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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 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 recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.

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