Senior Global Supply Planner

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 looking for a strategic, analytical, and transformational Senior Global Supply Planner. Reporting into the Director, Global Planning & Inventory Management, you'll own all aspects of optimizing and executing our spare parts supply planning function.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a high growth global organization. You'll have a track record of driving supply planning transformation, excellence and scalability.  You're collaborative in nature and able to influence and drive strategic cross-functional initiatives. You’re data-driven, innovative, and resilient and have a continuous learner mentality. You also thrive on solving complex problems that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes.  

• Analyze the inventory pipeline, anticipating risks in demand / supply, and facilitate purchase plans to ensure continuity of inventory availability for all global operations
• Manage and optimize SKU level supply plans  by product category by reviewing  qualitative and quantitative data including demand forecasts, ordering activity, safety stocks, MOQ and future growth plans
• Prepare purchase orders based on production schedule, safety stock requirements, and inventory goals while minimizing freight and material spend
• Work closely with Global Sourcing team and suppliers resolving invoice discrepancies, balancing production to maintain appropriate inventory stocking levels, promoting healthy turns and eliminating stagnate stock or shortages
• Drive synchronization and communication across functional business partners and planning process owners to deliver results through the application of IBP fundamentals, tools, and methodologies (functional partners include Demand / Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Finance, Accounting, Distribution and DT)
• Provide methodical support for life cycle modeling including new product introduction and End of Life. Support projects to smoothly transition to the new product and minimize obsolete material. Work with project teams as necessary to execute the planned transition on time.
• Support continued integration of standard supply chain practices, metrics and reporting, special projects and business opportunities on behalf of the planning team including recommendations to improve planning metrics such as forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory health and EBITDA

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain operations, including experience in supply/demand planning with a consistent track record of expanded responsibilities and planning within a global organization.
• Demonstrate a significant background in planning, materials management, supply chain related experience
• Prior experience with ERP software, Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience guiding and embedding IBP/S&OP best practice ways of working
• Fluent ability in statistical and analytical modeling and capacity to present complex planning models in a clear, concise and actionable manner to non-supply chain and non-planning audiences 
• Outstanding attention to detail, without losing sight of the big picture with the ability to influence and inspire action in others

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Operations, Business, or a related field.
• Ability to travel 15% in North America and internationally
• Demonstrate a significant background in planning, materials management, supply chain related experience
• Prior NetSuite experience preferred

The anticipated salary range for this position is $82,000.00 -  $141,000.00.  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.