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Jena DeTomasi
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Jena DeTomasi

Tool Room Purchaser
Barrington,IL

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Tool Room Purchaser Purchasing an inventoryPurchasing inventory Inventory CoordinatorPurchaser

Work Type

Full TimeGig Work

Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekTeam Building / Company RetreatsCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsCareer advancement

Summary

Seasoned Tool Room Purchaser with over 30 years in procurement, inventory management, and tool crib operations within manufacturing. Skilled in maintaining inventory accuracy, negotiating pricing, and ensuring timely procurement of tooling and production materials to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

4
4
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Tool Room Purchaser

Swiss Automation
Barrington, IL
11.2013 - 06.2026
  • Managed purchasing activities for tooling, cutting tools, machine, MRO supplies, and production materials.
  • Generated and tracked purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery to maintain production schedules.
  • Maintained inventory levels to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
  • Coordinated with suppliers on pricing, lead times, and availability to optimize procurement processes.
  • Researched alternative suppliers and negotiated competitive pricing, enhancing purchasing strategies.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Maintained detailed purchasing and inventory records with ERP/MRP/SAP systems.
  • Processed receiving documentation and verified incoming shipments.
  • Worked closely with production, engineering, maintenance departments to verify tooling requirements.
  • Reduced downtime by ensuring critical tooling and suppliers were readily available.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Management

McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Purchase order tracking
  • ERP system utilization
  • Vendor management
  • Supplier collaboration
  • Cost reduction
  • process optimization
  • Analytical thinking
  • Time Management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship building
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for dependability, attention to detail, effective communication with production teams.
  • Supported cost-control initiatives by sourcing competitive suppliers and negotiating pricing.
  • Managed tooling inventory through tool boss vending machines and inventory control systems.
  • Maintained accurate stock levels of cutting tools, inserts, abrasives, and production supplies to support manufacturing operations.
  • Monitored tool usage and replenishment schedules, reducing stockouts and minimizing production downtime.

Certification

APICS - Just In Time and Master Planning

Managing Work Expectations

Business Management Principles

Timeline

Tool Room Purchaser

Swiss Automation
11.2013 - 06.2026

Associate of Science - Business Management

McHenry County College

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