NILES, Ill. (October 20, 2011) — Mohawk Mfg. & Supply Co. proudly welcomed Roger Hristovski to its team today, appointing him Canadian Sales Manager, effective immediately.

Hristovski will have sales responsibilities for all of Canada, marketing Mohawk’s full line of products and services from coast to coast to coast.

“I am excited to have joined the Mohawk family in this capacity to serve the Canadian marketplace,” Hristovski said. “Mohawk’s sales and customer service team is second-to-none in this industry, and I am honoured to be part of this group. Furthermore, I am thrilled at the prospect of working with my Canadian customers, assisting them in meeting their requirements.”

Roger brings a wealth of transportation-related experience to Mohawk. Having worked in various capacities ranging from marketing, sales, customer program management, and operations with a leading transit bus manufacturer in North America, he has far-reaching expertise that Mohawk is proud to have gained. Roger attended the University of Manitoba, earning a Bachelor of Commerce – Honours degree with majors in Marketing and Finance.

“Roger has earned a great deal of respect throughout the industry,” Mohawk President John W. Brown said. “His knowledge of the Canadian and North American markets, his customer-centric philosophy and his technical expertise will help us deliver on our commitment to our Canadian customers.”

Roger and his wife are lifetime residents of Manitoba and enjoy supporting the community in which they live. He enjoys outdoor activities including fishing, camping, outdoor sporting events, and snowmobiling. He has served the local snowmobile club as an executive since 2006.

Mohawk Mfg. & Supply Co. is a national manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts for transit and coach buses. A family-owned and operated business since its founding in 1958, Mohawk has established itself as one of the premier sources of bus parts to transit authorities and coach operators throughout the United States and Canada.

For more information, contact Robert L. Brown at (847) 647-9350, ext. 206 or Roger Hristovski at (847) 636-9610.

As the APTA EXPO 2011 concludes today in New Orleans, we want to invite all attendees to stop over at Booth 3350 to see us and some of our most popular transit products. Meet engineering manager Dave Lakickas (left) and Northeast Regional Sales Manager Jim Malone (right) as well as Western Regional Sales Manager Chelsea Campbell and Southeastern Regional Sales Manager Terry Muellner as we’re here until 3 pm today!

Mohawk is seeking a Purchasing Manager. The successful applicant will have a strong purchasing and manufacturing background, preferably in heavy-duty transportation.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@mohawkmfg.com or fax it to 847-647-1464.

Job Function

Responsible for leading a small team through multiple purchasing projects with a high sense of urgency and delivering superior quality performance.

Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations

• Initiate, direct, supervise and control purchasing projects.
  • Manage purchasing department, assign and evaluate responsibilities according to appropriate position.
  • Implement cost reduction initiatives.
  • Coordinate with bidding and contracts department time sensitive pricing and strict deadlines.
  • Issue purchase agreements, purchase orders, and blanket orders within Mohawk’s purchasing policy.
  • Negotiate discounts and/or rebates with vendors.
• Update department heads on current developments and future projects.
• Manage purchasing research and development
  • Review bid history of non-stocking and non-inventory items to be procured.
  • Work with Engineering Manager to identify the profitability and manufacturability of prospective items.
  • Determine final disposition of obtained samples to be OEM sourced or manufactured.
• Inventory management
  • Review non-profitable inventory and determine end of life of item or re-source for better margin.
  • Maintain minimum and maximum inventory levels.
  • Review open contracts and ensure minimum availability.
  • Monitor increased usage of non-stocking items.
  • Monitor OEM’s for superseded and obsolete items.
  • Ensure up to date pricing and lead times.
• Evaluate current and future suppliers.
  • Re-source, develop and maintain relationships with OEM supply chain.
  • Preserve and expand vendor base relationships for Mohawk brand product.
  • Evaluate all suppliers based on quality, delivery and pricing.
  • Travel to vendors for onsite inspection, qualification and capabilities.
• Serve as primary purchasing communication contact for all cross-functional teams, vendors and customers.
• Attend appropriate departmental and/or company meetings of updates and discussion of any relevant problems.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, etc. Extended CRT viewing and keyboard use.

Specific Knowledge

• Undergraduate degree, technical related degree or equal experience in purchasing.
• 7+ years of experience as a leader in a purchasing department with an automotive manufacturing environment required, transit experience a plus.
• Knowledge of various design, materials, development, manufacturing processes and assembly operations.
• Global knowledge of suppliers and international markets.
  • Experience in global vendor negotiations and emerging economies.
  • Continuous quality evaluation of offshore manufactures.
  • Research and evaluate importers and exporters for rates, fees and delivery.
• Highly proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and testing results.
• Familiarity with basic machine types, design build and test services.
• Knowledge of estimating and quoting business.
• Able to attain and maintain thorough knowledge of all Mohawk products, policies, and procedures.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of word processing, spread sheets and search engines.
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
• Strong problem-solving skills in order to deliver customer focused solutions.
• Flexibility to support the changing priorities and needs.
• Attention to detail critical.
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Effective time management skills are required.
• Excellent trouble shooting skills.
• Responsibly decisive.
• Individual contributor and team player.

This position description is meant to describe the typical kinds of duties or difficulty level that may be required of positions with this title. The use of a particular expression shall not limit or exclude other duties or difficulty levels not mentioned. This position description is not meant to limit or modify Mohawk’s right to assign, direct or control the work assigned to this position. Mohawk is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Benefits

• Health/Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Education Reimbursement

Compensation

Please send salary requirements.

Come see us at the United Motorcoach Association show in Tampa this weekend! President John W. Brown and Southeastern Regional Sales Manager Terry Muellner will be there at our booth greeting customers, showing how Mohawk can help your coach company increase profitability, and answering any parts questions you may have.

Through October 15, save with Mohawk on Bendix, Haldex, SKF/CR and Mohawk air dryer and air dryer cartridges! These items are commonly used on many of your coaches and prices are slashed by as much as 60 percent for this limited time!

Through August 11, Mohawk is offering discounts of up to 25 percent on suspension parts, including Koni and Delco shocks for MCI coaches, Mohawk-brand leveling valves for MCI and Prevost coaches, and Mohawk’s popular severe-duty radius rod bushing.

For more information about each part (or to order), click the links below. Order online, or call 800-323-7652.

Rebuilding, reworking or repairing your Delco 50DN alternators? Now’s the time to turn to Mohawk, as we’re cutting prices on some of our most popular Mohawk-brand parts for these applications by as much as 60 percent!

Simply order today. You don’t need to mention any coupon code or this special deal. Between now and July 28, these parts are on sale at these special prices.

Just in time for the heat of the summer, save now on a variety of Mohawk air conditioning parts for your coaches.  These prices are discounted from Mohawk’s regular low prices and include some of the most needed parts for your T/K or Carrier compressors.

Mohawk already offers some of the most competitive prices in the industry. For the next two weeks, these 10 parts will be discounted by as much as 41 percent!

Place your order online or by calling 800-323-7652 and take advantage of these prices because this offer expires July 14.

In observance of Independence Day, Mohawk will be closed on Monday, July 5.

All regular operations will continue up to Friday, July 2 and will resume on Tuesday, July 6.

Have a fun and safe Fourth of July or Canada Day weekend.

Mohawk has a special on front engine mounts for use on Detroit Diesel Series 50 Engines. Right now, these mounts are in stock at $82.00 (US).

The Trelleborg (Metalastik) 17-1780-45 has a maximum load of 190 kg compression and 135 kg shear. It interchanges with MCI 8G-18-125, Gillig 53-27492-000, Orion 050735507 and Neoplan GN0102011.

Diameter of mount: 95 mm
Diameter of center hole: 17 mm
Height: 45 mm
Distance from c-c of bolt holes: 130 mm
Diameter of bolt holes: 15 mm
Overall length: 160 mm

Call 800-323-7652 or order online today!