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
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
Change Order Management
PLM Administration
Process and Standards
Supplier and Cross-Functional Coordination
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
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.
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