Specialist, R&D Data & Digital Capabilities

The Clorox Company; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,400 - 132,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Fertility/adoption benefits

Job summary

The Clorox Company in Pleasanton, CA, is seeking a PLM Specialist to lead cross-functional product lifecycle management activities. This role focuses on ensuring data quality and governance while collaborating with R&D and Supply Chain teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 3-7 years of experience in product data management, and a passion for quality. The position offers a hybrid work model, with collaborative environment and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in product data management, PLM, or related digital capabilities.
• Experience in consumer goods or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional scoping sessions for new product setup.
• Perform PLM authoring activities.
• Manage and resolve MBOM exceptions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical abilities

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Data quality

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a data-oriented or science field

Tools

PLM systems

PPM systems

Job description

Clorox is the place that's committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities and teammates. Join our team.**Your role at Clorox:**This role leads cross functional PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) activities across R&D and Supply Chain teams to support new product setup and product changes, enabling strong data governance and high data quality. With other members from the DDC (R&D Data and Digital Capabilities) team, this individual contributor owns PLM data setup, change control, reporting, continuous process improvement, system user training, and administration, and day to day user support to enable effective decision making and operational execution. The specialist also supports system enhancements and new capabilities through design, testing (UAT, regression, and data migration), and organizational change management (OCM), and partners closely with Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and DDC teams.This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week.**In this role, you will:*** Lead R&D and Supply Chain PLM cross-functional scoping sessions for new product setup and product changes, including comprehensive change impact assessments and determination of the optimal PLM setup based on project requirements, system integrations, manufacturing and retailer needs.* Perform PLM authoring activities, including creating, updating, and maintaining Clorox product data, while ensuring effective change control, strong data governance, data quality standards, and consistent team ways of working.* Manage and resolve MBOM (Manufacturing Bill of Material) exceptions in partnership with Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams.* Identify system-related process gaps and lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of system related business processes. Ensure successful process adoption across the business* Collaborate with business teams to design and develop product and project data reports using multiple systems and data sources.* Partner with business and DDC teams to identify and implement enhancements and improvement opportunities for current production systems.* Participate in the design and development of new systems and capabilities, including designing and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression testing, and data migration testing, and drive successful user adoption.* Develop and maintain system training materials, job aids, and process documentation to support PLM and other R&D systems, enabling effective decision-making and operational execution.* Support system users in their day-to-day activities through established business support processes, including providing training and troubleshooting system, product data, and process issues.* Conduct business system administration, including user management, periodic user access reviews, and system configuration.* Perform additional responsibilities in support of the R&D Data & Digital Capabilities (DDC) team, as needed.**What we look for:**Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree, preferably in a data-oriented or science field* 3-7 years of experience in product data management, PLM, or related digital capabilities within consumer goods or a regulated manufacturing environment.* Demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical abilities, with the capability to evaluate complex data, processes, and the impacts on business systems and operations.* Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, and stakeholder influence skills.* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and execute work independently.* Passion for data quality and data governance.#### Preferred / Desired Qualifications* PLM and PPM ( Project and Portfolio Management) system experience* Packaging development expertise* Experience in new product development and product change management* Strong knowledge of change management and change control* Experience with requirements development, UAT, system implementations, and digital transformation* Proven ability to provide effective end-user support and training#LI-Hybrid**Workplace type:**This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week.**Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That's why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.** **.****[U.S.]Additional Information:**At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.-Zone A: $72,400 - $132,500-Zone B: $66,400 - $121,500-Zone C: $60,300 - $110,400All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox's incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.**Who we are.**We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We're proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices - making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you'll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what's possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.**This is the place where doing the right thing matters.**Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make - and we're proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.**Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.**We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We're always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey .The