Director Global Planning & Inventory Management

Posted Aug 12

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 400+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 100+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, we achieved a fully profitable year in 2022, becoming the first in our industry to reach this milestone.

Lime is hiring a Director Global Planning & Inventory Management to join our Supply Chain team! In this role, you will report into the Sr Director, Global Supply Planning & Logistics. You will help us continue to transform and take our global planning and inventory management functions to the next level. 

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a startup culture. You will be comfortable working within an evolving environment. You are an in the moment problem solver and are able to stay focused on building and scaling for the future. You thrive on building relationships and uncover the employee sentiment around current offerings. You understand that our people matter as much as the process and value building collaborative relationships throughout the organization.

We are a remote first company and for many roles, we welcome applications from anywhere we operate. It is preferred that this role is based somewhere within the US West Coast or elsewhere within the US.

What You'll Do:

  • Identify and lead projects designed to significantly improve our global supply planning and inventory management processes
  • Lead a dynamic global team, supporting their development, providing mentorship & support while leading them in effectively balancing managing the business while transforming it
  • Contribute to and support continuous improvements in our demand forecast process to enhance accuracy across our global business units
  • Direct the strategic and tactical activities of the supply planning & global inventory functions
  • Participate in stakeholder discussions to identify and collaboratively address our challenges 
  • Work with Ops stakeholders to guide the development of optimal inventory levels and turn rates to establish min / max stock levels in support of optimized replenishment SLAs
  • Formulate and utilize methods and systems for enhancing improved control over supply and inventory while driving down OOS rates and avoiding overstock or stagnant inventory situations
  • Lead & support SOX compliance initiatives across all planning and inventory functions
  • Further establish and implement key performance indicators to drive short and long-term improvements
  • Determine budgetary needs in support of inventory management and support the annual budget process for CapEx and Spare Parts spend
  • Lead the work to identify new item setup improvements and standardization consistent with the expectations of the business and our systems
  • Manage and maintain effective communication & relationships with cross-functional partners
  • Utilize data analysis and reporting to support supply chain strategies, cost reduction efforts, inventory reduction targets, and compliance
  • Establish close partnership with Accounting for monthly and year end reconciliation processes and implement best practices 

About You:

  • You strive to build respectful & collaborative relationships within your organization, external partners and key stakeholders
  • Ten + years of increasing responsibility for Planning and Inventory leadership within a fast paced, rapidly growing, global environment
  • Prior global team management experience a plus
  • Demonstrated experience in successfully leading supply planning & direct procurement
  • Proven track record of implementing and managing best in class inventory management principles
  • Highly results-oriented and focused on business priorities, goals and delivering impactful projects across the finish line
  • A people focused leader
  • Prior ERP experience required, NetSuite experience preferred
  • Solid understanding of SOX compliance requirements for direct procurement, planning and inventory management
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, able to develop and execute comprehensive action plans under tight time constraints
  • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities & projects concurrently
  • Effective communication & presentation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Must be able to build rapport with directs and cross-functional colleagues, and be able to foster collaborative relationships

The anticipated salary range for this position is $128,000.00 - $216,000.00. Equity and benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, depending on the position offered. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications as well as the candidate's location of residence. In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for a variable bonus based on a combination of company performance, employee performance, and management discretion.

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Why Lime? 

When you join Lime, you join a global community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver world-changing results; striving to create an experience that enables Limers to do their best work. Here are some ways we support and invest in our team: 

  • Competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonus and pre-IPO equity
  • Health and wellness offerings for all team members starting day one including access to top-tier fitness and mindfulness apps
  • Flexible vacation policies with ample paid holidays tailored to country of residence
  • Fully-paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child and financial, medical and educational support for Limers pursuing parenthood
  • Support for retirement and financial goals with unlimited access to financial advisors
  • Unlimited, complimentary use of our vehicles in hundreds of cities around the world
  • Professional growth opportunities through quarterly learning days and top-tier tools
  • Opportunities to connect across teams and locations to network, socialize and volunteer
  • Culture of belonging with Employee Resource Groups that engage and promote cultural awareness and DEI training across all functions
  • Consistent recognition of great work through meaningful rewards and career advancements
  • Benefits and perks vary depending on the nature of your employment and country of residence. Terms and conditions may apply.

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.