New Product Development Specialist

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: <10%