Debbie Munnik

Operations and administration professional with 25+ years of experience supporting the day-to-day running of businesses across office administration, supplier management, purchasing, ecommerce, reporting, inventory and customer service. Highly organised, dependable and comfortable taking ownership of processes, prioritising independently and ensuring tasks are followed through to completion. Experienced in working across multiple business functions and building strong supplier, customer and internal relationships.

Merchandise Planner at Monark Global (Tru Diamonds UK COMPANY) (2021-02 – Present)

• Analyse sales trends and prepare forecasts to support stock and purchasing decisions.
• Develop merchandise and inventory plans and monitor stock levels and allocation.
• Prepare regular sales, stock and merchandising reports using spreadsheets.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding assortments, stock requirements and ongoing business needs.
• Support ecommerce and email campaign merchandising and analyse performance.
• Maintain accurate product, stock and reporting information across day-to-day planning activities.

General Manager at Brand Mash (2015 – 2018)

• Managed the day-to-day administration and operations of the business.
• Handled HR administration, debtors and creditors, budgets and general financial administration.
• Managed purchasing and merchandise requirements for 70+ wholesale customers using trend and sales analysis.
• Maintained SKU data, inventory records, purchasing information and management reporting.
• Built and maintained strong supplier and customer relationships.
• Coordinated priorities across the business and ensured operational and administrative tasks were completed.

Buyer & Stock Allocator at Fossil Accessories South Africa (2012 – 2015)

• Purchased and replenished stock for 25 retail stores.
• Managed stock allocation and analysed store and product performance.
• Maintained pricing, markdowns, SKU data and stock information.
• Worked across suppliers, stores and internal teams to support accurate and timely stock flow.

Ecommerce Administrator at Fossil Accessories South Africa (2011 – 2012)

• Managed ecommerce orders, website content, stock information and customer queries.
• Supported the day-to-day administration of the online business and maintained accurate ecommerce information.

Retail Leadership (1998 – 2011)

Team Leader, Assistant Store Manager and Administrative Associate roles, building extensive experience in administration, customer service, merchandising, retail operations and team support.

Matric (1995)

Certificate in Retail & Wholesale Sales and Service Technology (NQF4) – W&R SETA