M. GENENE BARRETT
Joppa
Summary
Dynamic leader in global process management, specializing in export logistics and compliance. Champions process standardization and improvement initiatives while bridging technical and operational teams. Directs change management efforts to ensure user adoption and operational readiness across diverse international environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Process Manager, Export – Program Leo
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Hunt Valley
07.2021 - Current
- Own the end-to-end design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global export processes, ensuring seamless SAP S/4HANA ERP system integration.
- Drive business architecture and design decisions to align regional end-to-end processes with the established Global Template.
- Serve as the primary liaison bridging supply chain operations, international trade compliance, and technical IT resources to build scalable, standardized processes.
- Lead cross-functional, process-oriented initiatives to ensure milestones are met on time and aligned with global business objectives.
- Partner with international stakeholders to secure critical business requirements while enforcing strict adherence to international trade laws and regulatory compliance.
- Champion global process standards, successfully gaining buy-in from key executive stakeholders and driving organizational adoption.
- Direct change management initiatives, proactively addressing end-user concerns while maintaining strategic program purpose and long-term vision.
Trainer, Order to Cash – Program Leo
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Hunt Valley
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Architected and executed comprehensive end-user training programs, providing full-solution expertise for global deployment.
- Developed targeted educational suites for Flavor Solutions and Export Order Management, including dynamic training decks, live system demonstrations, interactive exercise booklets, and visual job aids.
- Executed System Integration Testing (SIT), working directly with QA teams to identify, document, and resolve system bugs.
- Delivered virtual, instructor-led training (VILT) to geographically diverse, international teams to ensure operational readiness.
- Functioned as a dedicated change liaison between the Change Management office and the Order-to-Cash delivery teams.
- Provided tier-one support during Pilot Hypercare and stabilization phases, accurately diagnosing and resolving system bugs versus user-training gaps.
Supply Chain Analyst II – Export
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Hunt Valley
09.2015 - 04.2021
- Managed the end-to-end logistics lifecycle for third-party and intercompany international export orders.
- Identified and executed process improvements that enhanced supply chain efficiency, reduced transit friction, and optimized costs.
- Investigated and resolved high-priority service inquiries regarding order fulfillment, customs holds, and delivery status for domestic and international clientele.
- Audited complex international customs requirements and accurately finalized all legal documentation required for foreign country product entry.
- Oversaw freight forwarder relationships and managed global customer invoicing pipelines.
Supervisor – Accounts Payable Operations
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Hunt Valley
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Supervised the Accounts Payable Processing and Service Center teams across the US, Canada, and the UK.
- Managed, mentored, and motivated a high-volume transactional team to achieve operational excellence.
- Spearheaded special projects involving system migrations and internal training framework updates.
- Utilized root-cause analysis to identify process bottlenecks, resolve multi-regional discrepancies, and implement preventive controls.
- Monitored and reported on team productivity by engineering comprehensive monthly performance metrics for leadership review.
- Conducted rigorous performance evaluations and established professional development paths for team members.
Accounts Payable Analyst
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Hunt Valley
12.2009 - 01.2013
- Audited invoice accuracy using a automated 3-way purchase order matching system to minimize financial leakage.
- Resolved high-volume payment discrepancies and validated proper authorization workflows and general ledger (GL) coding.
- Prepared and executed secure financial disbursements via Wire, ACH, and physical check runs.
- Partnered closely with Procurement and Receiving teams to isolate, address, and eliminate root causes of vendor payment disputes.
Executive Assistant to VP, Financial Shared Services (FSS)
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Hunt Valley
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Coordinated executive operations, optimizing calendar management, filtering corporate emails, and arranging complex domestic/international travel logistics for VP of FSS.
- Created impactful presentation materials for executive-level business reviews, enhancing communication of strategic insights.
- Developed departmental newsletters and ensured data integrity for central internal databases to support decision-making.
- Acted as the centralized timekeeper for a department of 40 corporate employees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Loyola University, Maryland
Baltimore, MD05-1993
Skills
- Export strategy
- International trade compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Supply chain management
- Logistics management
- SAP S/4HANA integration
- Process improvement
- Change management
- Cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Global Process Manager, Export – Program Leo
McCormick & Company, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Trainer, Order to Cash – Program Leo
McCormick & Company, Inc.
04.2021 - 09.2021
Supply Chain Analyst II – Export
McCormick & Company, Inc.
09.2015 - 04.2021
Supervisor – Accounts Payable Operations
McCormick & Company, Inc.
01.2013 - 09.2015
Accounts Payable Analyst
McCormick & Company, Inc.
12.2009 - 01.2013
Executive Assistant to VP, Financial Shared Services (FSS)
McCormick & Company, Inc.
01.2008 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Loyola University, Maryland