Job Information

As a New Product Development Specialist, you will represent New Product Development (NPD) programs for the Aftermarket group. You will collaborate with various business functions and project leads to identify, understand, and communicate requirements to ensure project success. You will also form project strategies within Aftermarket and present to decision-makers for approval. Additionally, you will manage the procurement of required materials to properly support dealers for initial sales of new products.

Role & Responsibility

Launch NPD parts programs

• Ensure early and ongoing Aftermarket involvement in the NPD process to develop a sound strategy for project success.
• Present strategies to Aftermarket leadership for approval prior to project reviews.
• Work with procurement and material analysts to procure all materials during the product development phase and analyze quantities needed.
• Document procurement activity in the appropriate NPD project management tools.
• Attend NPD program team meetings representing Aftermarket and present updates as necessary.

NPD liaison

• Serve as the primary liaison for all NPD projects for strategic communications and special problem resolution, in a highly responsive and proactive manner.
• Work with the material analysts and procurement to ensure availability of parts.
• Build strong relationships with internal customers, and cross-functional departments.
• Ensure cross functional groups support Aftermarket's project strategies and goals.

Job Requirement

• Education required: Business Administration - Bachelors Degree.

• Experience required: 2-5 years

• Minimum of 2 years of procurement, or product/project management experience preferred.

• A background in technical inventory control is helpful.

  • Experience using ERP systems, SAP, Oracle is a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication ability. Bobcat thrives on collaboration & communication through all levels of our business.

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt.

• Attention to detail, analytical/problem solving skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• A self-starter with a high level of motivation and self-direction.

• High degree of fluency in Microsoft Office suite. Must be able to read and receive instructions in English.

• Travel required:
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As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.

Doosan is committed fostering an inclusive and a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at 701-476-4263. Doosan is a VEVRAA federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans.

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Bobcat Company is a leading provider of compact equipment for global construction, rental, landscaping, agriculture, grounds maintenance, acreage management, government, utility, industrial and mining markets. We strive to empower our customers to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively. We’re North Dakota’s largest manufacturer, with the most extensive compact equipment distribution network in the world.