Drinda Reynolds
@drindareynolds
Senior IT and Operations leader driving ERP, supply chain, and service transformation.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior IT and business operations leader with deep experience driving ERP, WMS, BI, supply chain and aftermarket/service initiatives across manufacturing and automotive industries. I have led cross-functional teams, managed vendors and budgets, and launched major programs including ERP/WMS/EDI, ecommerce deployments, and SAP implementations that improved service parts delivery and program profitability.
I deliver program and project leadership as a Product Owner, PM, BA and BRM, translating business requirements into technical solutions and roadmaps while building strategic partnerships with stakeholders and vendors. My background spans enterprise applications (JD Edwards, Oracle, SAP), BI tools, cloud and SaaS solutions, and end-to-end service/warranty operations—consistently driving process improvement and measurable business impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led IT intake, scope definition, vendor partnerships and product ownership for maintenance, procurement, operations and EHS projects; developed business cases and roadmaps and reported to the CIO. Managed Agile Scrum delivery and vendor relationships for new project launches.
Senior Manager IT Enterprise
Trex Company, Inc.
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Managed enterprise applications across manufacturing, sales, supply chain and finance with 7 direct reports and 10 vendors; led ERP (JD Edwards), CRM, BI and WMS initiatives, budgeting, resource planning and PMO coordination. Delivered system/data/process mappings and enterprise analytics to support operations.
Led quality, warranty and aftermarket service parts supply chain for audio programs across OEMs including program launches and SAP EDI deployments; managed procurement, remanufacturing and service center operations. Drove supply commitments and quality metrics for major automotive customers.
Deployed an ecommerce marketplace for vehicles and aftermarket parts, leading implementation, creative requirements, tagging and user testing to strengthen sales and aftermarket channels. Managed Agile program plans, training and stakeholder coordination.
Served as SME for global SCM part structure and BOM projects, driving information standards across dealerships, sales and aftermarket and delivering BI reporting for supply chain and financial planning. Supported BOM management and change control processes.
IT Specialist / BRM
Eaton Corporation
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)
Led CRM, sales and aftermarket process deployment across global vehicle operations, owning product catalog, call center and warranty reporting and building strategic roadmaps for CRM products to support multi-year planning. Delivered BI reporting for sales and strategic planning cycles.
National Account Manager
Federal Mogul
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Managed aftermarket national accounts and supply chain coordination for new product launches, fill rate and inventory availability, collaborating across sales, demand planning, sourcing and purchasing. Ensured customer satisfaction and launch execution.
Director of Contracts
Kelly Services
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011 (11 months)
Led contracts and vendor management for managed services with 8 direct reports; launched Salesforce for contract/vendor records and managed vendor evaluations, compliance and contract validation. Drove vendor qualification and onboarding processes.
IT Procurement Manager
Ally Financial
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 (11 months)
Reviewed and updated IT contracts, coordinated with sourcing on MSAs/SLAs and led a program team to achieve federal audit readiness by ensuring process and documentation compliance. Managed IT procurement governance.
Prototype Buyer / Supplier Liaison
American Axle & Manufacturing
Jan 2005 - Dec 2009 (4 years 11 months)
Managed prototype powertrain purchase orders and supplier relationships to ensure 100% on-time delivery; served as program manager for prototype orders and coordinated cross-functional teams. Improved supplier engagement for prototype programs.
OE & Aftermarket Project Manager
Visteon
Jan 2000 - Dec 2005 (5 years 11 months)
Managed OE and aftermarket projects for automotive electronics and audio, delivering service parts distribution, warranty support and negotiated master SOWs that produced significant annual profit; led SAP aftermarket launches and process improvement using VSM.
Led aftermarket electronics and audio supply chain activities including SAP R/3 launches, BOM maintenance and change management while supporting QS9000 readiness and dealer support functions. Drove departmental output improvements and system deployments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Project Management Institute (training)
PMP Training, Project Management
2016 - 2016
Completed PMP training provided by the Project Management Institute.
University of Michigan–Dearborn
Master of Public Administration, Public Administration
2000 - 2002
Activities and societies: Board of Governors Alumni Society (member)
Completed a Master of Public Administration focusing on public administration and management.
University of Michigan–Dearborn
Bachelor of Arts, Management
1996 - 1999
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Management with coursework in psychology and sociology.
Oakland Community College
Associate of Science, Medical and Respiratory Therapy
1990 - 1992
Completed an Associate of Science in Medical and Respiratory Therapy.
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