Director, Global Trade Compliance

Who we areWith its A.I.

-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need Symbotic is seeking a Director, Global Trade Compliance to define, lead, and scale the company’s global trade compliance strategy and operating model in support of complex automation system delivery and after-sales operations. This role is accountable for the design, effectiveness, and execution of the enterprise-wide trade compliance program, ensuring alignment with business growth, operational performance, and regulatory requirements.

This role will translate regulatory requirements into scalable, business-enabled capabilities, embedding trade compliance into supply chain execution, product lifecycle processes, and global operations. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, balancing risk management with speed and efficiency in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

What we doAt Symbotic, the Supply Chain organization manages project-based planning and material execution for highly customized automation systems deployed across multiple customer sites. This includes coordinating material flow, logistics, and supply execution to support installation and commissioning activities. The Trade Compliance function plays a critical role in enabling this work by ensuring compliant, efficient cross-border movement of goods, supporting both project execution and ongoing service operations.

This function partners closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal, and external providers to ensure trade compliance is embedded across all aspects of the business.

What you’ll do Define and lead Symbotic’s global trade compliance strategy, governance, and program execution across all regions, aligned with business growth, operational priorities, and risk tolerance

Build and scale a global trade compliance program, including operating model, governance frameworks, escalation pathways, and capability roadmap

Define and drive the enterprise strategy for global trade management systems, ensuring successful deployment, adoption, and continuous optimization

Establish and enforce enterprise-wide policies, standards, and internal controls for import/export compliance, including tariff and export control classification valuation, country of origin, sanctions screening, and licensing

Ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations and partner government agency requirements

Embed trade compliance into ERP systems, workflows, data structures, and automation strategies to enable scalable and consistent execution

Integrate trade compliance into supply chain execution, product development, and change management by partnering with Production Control, Sourcing, Engineering, and Operations teams

Lead export controls program, including denied/restricted party screening, sanctions compliance, end-use due diligence, and technology/data transfer controls

Oversee import and export operations, including import entry processing, export transaction review and clearance, and regulatory requirements management

Drive international trade strategy, including utilization of preferential trade programs duty optimization, and tariff mitigation

Govern customs brokers, freight forwarders, and external partners, including performance management, standardization, and audit oversight

Ensure compliance across installation and service operations, including temporary imports, commissioning activities, spare parts flow, and repair/return (RMA) processes

Own trade compliance data integrity within enterprise systems, ensuring accurate classification, valuation, and country of origin data Develop and lead internal audit and controls programs, including risk assessments, documentation standards, corrective actions, and continuous monitoring of global risk exposure

Define and track KPIs and performance metrics to measure compliance effectiveness, risk exposure, and operational impact

Drive continuous improvement in data…