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Aftermarket NPD Specialist

Employer
Doosan Bobcat North America
Location
Bismarck - West Fargo, ND
Salary
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Industry
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Role
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Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

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Job Information

Location: West Fargo, ND or Bismarck, ND

 

As an Aftermarket NPD Specialist, you will represent Aftermarket on New Product Development (NPD) programs interfacing with various business function project leads to identify, understand, and communicate the NPD program’s Aftermarket requirements to ensure project success.  You will form aftermarket project strategies and have the opportunity to present to executives for approval. In addition, you will manage the procurement of project’s 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 Executive leadership for approval prior to project gate reviews
  • Work with Procurement and Material Analysts to procure all materials during the product development phase and analyze quantities needed
  • Document Aftermarket procurement activity in the appropriate NPD project management tools
  • Attend NPD program team meetings representing aftermarket and present on behalf of Aftermarket at Stage Gate reviews as required

NPD liaison
  • Serve as the primary liaison for all NPD projects for strategic communications and special problem resolution, in a highly responsive and pro-active 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: 5>7 years
    • Minimum of 2 years of procurement, or product/project management experience preferred
  • A technical and/or inventory control background is helpful
  • Travel requried:
  • Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, analytical/problem solving skills, and the ability to multi-task and follow through in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of motivation and self-direction
  • High degree of fluency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Must be able to read and receive instructions in English
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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 Bobcat North America is home to world-renowned brands, including Bobcat® compact equipment, Doosan® portable power products, Ryan® and Steiner® grounds maintenance equipment and Geith® attachments. Doosan Bobcat North America is a tradename of Clark Equipment Company.

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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Company

Our people power our progress. Keeping our company moving forward means empowering employees with opportunities to grow and the resources necessary to be happy, healthy and productive. That’s why we offer our people a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Here, you’ll enjoy full health coverage, paid time off, income protection, employee discounts on certain consumer goods, tuition reimbursement and more.

How do different cultures play a part in your organization?

Our North American headquarters is located in North Dakota, where we started the compact equipment industry. But our locations span the entire globe – dealers, manufacturing facilities and corporate offices – where innovation is driven forward worldwide. To continue expanding our reach, we’ve opened the Global Collaboration Center in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.

What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have?

•Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
•These are entry level opportunities
•Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly. Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements. Must possess the ability to read build sheets and blueprints.
•The ability to communicate with supervisors and fellow workers in both written and verbal forms at a level normally acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED is required.
•Job specific skills, techniques and safe work and equipment operating practices are learned through on-the-job and classroom training. General instructions are given on recurring duties, operations and assignments; detailed instructions are given on new duties, operations and assignments.

How would you describe the company leadership/team management? Our employees are the driving force behind our brand. We cultivate an environment where they feel valued and build their career while working for an industry leader. Career opportunities include positions in our corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. We also have a highly-competitive internship and co-op program. Your opportunity to contribute to the future of the compact equipment industry is right here.

Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? https://www.bobcat.com/company-info/next-is-now

What do you feel candidates need to know about the company before applying?

Our success is powered by our people. Plain and simple. Their dedication and passion for empowering customers to accomplish more is what drives our continued industry leadership. Our integrated, global team of employees and dedicated dealers work together to deliver the best products and services; making lives, businesses and communities better and stronger.

Bobcat Company is both an employer and partner of choice, and we pride ourselves in attracting, retaining and developing top-tier talent and dealers to drive our mission forward.

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