Sr. R&D Data and Digital Capabilities Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Key Skills

Alteryx, Azure, Data management, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Leadership Skill, PowerBI, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL

Job Description

As a Senior SME on the R&D Data and Digital Capabilities (DDC) team, your role involves leading enhancements and providing business support for Clorox's R&D systems, with a focus on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) applications. You will drive continuous improvement across these platforms, develop advanced reports and dashboards, automate business reviews and product data checks. Additionally, you will be assisting with new system implementation and adoption, leading new business processes development and business process changes as related to R&D systems. Oversee critical aspects of business operations and technology integration, ensuring that both business and technology effectively work together to support the Clorox enterprise goals.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the current PLM production system changes by developing new requirements and enhancements, and by participating in system functional, integration, and data model design and configurations.

• Support PLM system users in their daily work, troubleshoot system functional and integration issues. Validate defect fixes for production deployment.

• Lead cross-functional discussions to scope PLM work for Clorox R&D/Supply Chain (SC) projects across multiple Clorox Business Units. Lead R&D and SC teams to ensure optimal, quality, and timely PLM setup. Conduct and resolve Manufacturing BOM (MBOM) exceptions.

• Develop training material and train users on a variety of systems and corresponding business processes, to include the mentoring of R&D DDC members and partners on systems, processes, and technologies.

• Assist in designing new systems, including business requirements, data modeling, and integration strategies. Ensure that the system is adopted successfully by users. Lead the efforts in data migration.

• Lead new business processes development and business process changes as related to PLM, Compliance, and PPM systems. Oversee critical aspects of business operations and technology integration, ensuring that both business and technology effectively work together to support the Clorox enterprise goals.

• Design, develop, and maintain business and product data reports, metrics, and dashboards for a variety of systems.

• Develop automated product data quality checks and system user access reviews.

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a data management, data science, computer, business or science-related field

• 7+ years of experience with a focus on product data management capabilities, processes, systems and governance ; experience in Consumer Product Goods (CPG) industry is strongly desired

• Advanced scripting and automation design & development experience (such as PowerBI, Alteryx, SQL, MS Azure, Python/R, or similar tools)  with the ability to identify and champion new tools, processes, and technologies 

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively work in a collaborative environment with technical and business teams 

• Demonstrated project planning and project management skills

• Ability to work independently and execute multiple projects efficiently within set deadlines 

• High level understanding of new product/package development process is strongly desired

• Working knowledge of PLM and PPM systems is strongly desired

Workplace type:

Hybrid: This individual will work in the Pleasanton, CA office 3 days a week and will work remotely 2 days a week.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.