Product Data Management Analyst

Simbe, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Simbe, Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Data Management Analyst in the San Francisco Bay Area to bridge Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers for our robotic hardware ecosystem.

You will own Arena PLM administration, manage the Item Master and BOM Master, and drive change orders through the approval workflow to keep programs audit-ready. This hybrid role requires 2–3 days on-site (Burlingame) and a strong data discipline, collaboration across teams, and a passion for scalable processes that

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a PDM or Document Control Analyst administering a PLM tool on a world-class product change control team.
• Arena experience strongly preferred.
• Subject Matter Expert in PDM/PLM processes, including BOM structuring, revision/version management, material disposition, and supplier implementation.
• Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers across time zones and language barriers.
• Ability to excel in a high-velocity environment, maintaining focus and composure under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail: Rigorous about data accuracy and integrity across item, BOM, and vendor records.
• Process discipline: Comfortable enforcing standards and pushing back when documentation doesn't meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Author change orders — including ECOs, MCOs, and Deviations — with input from Engineering and Operations.
• Drive change orders through the full approval workflow, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to obtain timely sign-offs.
• Communicate changes to suppliers and contract manufacturers, and track their feedback including implementation and effectivity dates.
• Administer the Arena PLM tool, including user and supplier access, change order workflow definition, and approval matrix configuration.
• Serve as the business owner of the Item Master, BOM Master, Approved Vendor List, and overall document data integrity.
• Maintain part lifecycle status and enforce consistent BOM structuring practices across all hardware programs.
• Develop, implement, and enforce change order processes, revision and version control policies, BOM structuring guidelines, and documentation standards.
• Issue new part numbers and enforce part numbering conventions across programs.
• Continuously identify and drive improvements to PDM/PLM processes as Simbe's product lines and supplier base grow.
• Partner with Supply Chain to drive change implementation and traceability with contract manufacturers and component suppliers.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure changes are documented accurately and released with complete, correct data.
• Track supplier commitment dates for change implementation through to closure.

Skills

PDM/PLM expertise

Arena PLM

BOM structuring

Global suppliers

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Process discipline

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Arena PLM

Job description

San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid — Burlingame Office 2-3x/week Required)

Must currently reside locally; this is not a remote-eligible role.

Summary

The Senior Product Data Management Analyst is a critical touch point between Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers for Simbe's robotic products, including the Tally autonomous shelf-scanning robot and its associated hardware ecosystem. This role owns the administration of Simbe's PLM tool and data, authors and drives change orders through approval, and enforces the documentation standards and processes that keep Simbe's hardware programs traceable and audit-ready as the company scales globally.

Responsibilities

Change Order Management

• Author change orders — including ECOs, MCOs, and Deviations — with input from Engineering and Operations
• Drive change orders through the full approval workflow, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to obtain timely sign-offs
• Communicate changes to suppliers and contract manufacturers, and track their feedback including implementation and effectivity dates

PLM Administration

• Administer the Arena PLM tool, including user and supplier access, change order workflow definition, and approval matrix configuration
• Serve as the business owner of the Item Master, BOM Master, Approved Vendor List, and overall document data integrity
• Maintain part lifecycle status and enforce consistent BOM structuring practices across all hardware programs

Process and Standards

• Develop, implement, and enforce change order processes, revision and version control policies, BOM structuring guidelines, and documentation standards
• Issue new part numbers and enforce part numbering conventions across programs
• Continuously identify and drive improvements to PDM/PLM processes as Simbe's product lines and supplier base grow

Supplier and Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Partner with Supply Chain to drive change implementation and traceability with contract manufacturers and component suppliers
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure changes are documented accurately and released with complete, correct data
• Track supplier commitment dates for change implementation through to closure

Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a PDM or Document Control Analyst administering a PLM tool on a world‑class product change control team
• Arena experience strongly preferred
• Subject Matter Expert in PDM/PLM processes, including BOM structuring, revision/version management, material disposition, and supplier implementation
• Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers across time zones and language barriers
• Ability to excel in a high‑velocity environment, maintaining focus and composure under pressure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to Detail: Rigorous about data accuracy and integrity across item, BOM, and vendor records
• Process Discipline: Comfortable enforcing standards and pushing back when documentation doesn't meet requirements
• Collaboration: Strong communicator who works effectively across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and external suppliers
• Mission Alignment: Passion for Simbe's mission to transform retail through autonomous robotics and a commitment to the data integrity that reliable hardware programs depend on

Why Simbe

At Simbe, you will be at the forefront of retail innovation, working with cutting‑edge AI and robotics technologies to transform how retailers operate and serve their customers.

You will have the opportunity to build a critical company function during a period of significant enterprise growth and help establish the financial infrastructure supporting Simbe’s next stage.

Our culture is dynamic, inclusive, collaborative, and driven by a passion for creating meaningful value for our customers, employees, partners, and investors.

Simbe Values: R.E.T.A.I.L.

• Result Driven - We are customer‑centric and results‑driven. We strive to create immense value for our team, partners, customers, and investors.
• Empathetic - We are sensitive and mindful. We support each other in challenging times, both professionally and personally.
• Transparent - We highly value open communication internally, and with our partners and customers. We are receptive to feedback.
• Agile - We are agile and always eager to learn. We quickly adapt to changes and customer needs.
• Innovative - We are bold and innovative, with an intense focus on product design and user experience.
• Leaders - We strive for excellence. We are accountable, the best at what we do, and leaders in our field.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The salary offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including equity compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Simbe’s approach emphasizes total rewards - base pay, equity, incentives, and benefits - rather than viewing compensation as cash alone. We believe the full package, including ownership through equity and well‑being support, is what drives engagement, retention, and alignment with our mission.