Specialist, R&D Data & Digital Capabilities

Clorox • Pleasanton, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.
• Robust health plans
• 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
• Eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level