Global Product Consultant, Motor Graders
Global Product Consultant, Motor Graders
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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.
Caterpillars Global Construction & Infrastructure (GCI) division is hiring a Global Product Consultant where youll be at the forefront of innovation for Motor Graders globally.
Role Summary: In this role youll work closely with customers regional GCI Sales and Application Teams and division New Product Introduction (NPI) Managers and Product Managers gathering insights shaping functional specifications and defining critical requirements for our Motor Grader products.
What Youll Do (Job Duties)
Lead GCIs Global Customer Product and Functional Requirements development in support of motor grader NPI programs. Responsible for developing global critical customer product application requirements and product functional specifications for input to the worldwide (WW) Product Groups NPI programs and gaining approval from the WW PM and VPs at the NPI Gate Reviews.
Own GCIs marketing requirements and voice of customer (VOC) input to NPI development. This includes the collection prioritization and communication of Voice of the Customer Voice of Dealer Voice of Machine and Voice of Expert.
Defines value of new product features functional and technical specifications and general product requirements including PINs and pricing recommendations to Global GCI Consultants. Support Value Analysis work for NPI teams especially related to competitive performance features maintenance and repair costs.
Identify manage and provide reports on competitive performance studies feature/benefit comparisons and maintenance and repair cost analysis.
Apply knowledge of products technology industry customers etc. into strategic planning and Product Group Multi-Generational Product Planning (MGPP).
What You Have (Core Skills)
Customer Focus: Exceptional customer-back focus to develop true customer insights and demonstrate a sense of urgency in their customer requirements work.
Products and Services: Ability to bridge customer needs and product vision identifying portfolio gaps and analyzing trends and demand performing complex analyses for strategic planning and communicating customer insights for strategic decision on pricing features and customer economics.
Effective Communications: Exceptional communication skills to convey insights to global teams and executives preparing and presenting detailed reports for NPI approvals developing global training programs and mentoring less experienced personnel.
Technical Excellence: Expertise in Motor Graders or similar heavy equipment developing global customer requirements and specifications for NPIs with a track record in competitive performance studies value analysis and cost analysis translating features into actionable recommendations. Clearly demonstrates the ability to understand and articulate technical machine performance and application knowledge.
Top Candidates Will Also Have
Bachelors or Masters degree
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Additional Details
Work location: Peoria IL
Travel: 50%globally
Summary Pay Range:
$144960.00 - $217320.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical dental and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates:August 27 2025 - September 9 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
