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Tana Strydom

@tanastrydom

I’m an operations manager who drives multi-site logistics efficiency, compliance, and profit growth through data and leadership.

Belgium

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead metrics-driven, multi-site operations where I can own compliance (ISO/BRCGS/FSSC), optimize logistics and budgets, and scale teams toward measurable profit growth and zero-defect execution.

I’m a strategically minded Operations Manager with an elite track record of driving cross-functional efficiency across multi-site, high-volume operations. I formulate and execute end-to-end operational roadmaps while keeping logistics and transport expenditures at 8% of gross revenue, and I engineer data-driven route planning and asset-utilization matrices that lift vehicle GP above 40% and fleet utilization above 80%.

I lead and scale teams of up to 100+ personnel with strict HR governance, performance management, and legal representation when required. I’m accountable for P&L outcomes—building annual budgets, delivering monthly forecasts, and translating operational metrics into client pricing strategies.

Compliance is non-negotiable in my work. I drive ISO, BRCGS, and FSSC 22000 readiness and audit governance, and I implement zero-defect frameworks that hold high-stakes standards across logistics and supply operations.

Before operations leadership, I strengthened commercial execution through external sales and account management—negotiating enterprise-level agreements, closing major contracts, and ensuring SLA compliance and food safety standards. I bring that commercial discipline back into operations, pairing predictive forecasting with practical execution to support durable gross profit growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Operations Manager

Sanitech Nelspruit

Dec 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 1 month)

Led end-to-end operations across multiple high-volume commercial sites, maintaining logistics and transport spend at 8% of gross revenue. Improved vehicle gross profit above 40% and fleet utilization above 80%, and governed ISO, BRCGS, and FSSC audit readiness while managing 99 staff and 3 contract managers.

Multi Site Operations Fleet Management Route Optimization P&L management ISO 9001 FSSC 22000 Warehouse Automation Compliance Auditing

External Sales Representative

Sanitech Nelspruit

Feb 2024 - Nov 2024 (9 months)

Built agricultural-sector business aligned to ISO, FSSC, BRC, and GAP requirements through site inspections, audits, and feasibility assessments. Negotiated and closed enterprise commercial agreements, with a highest sale of R220,000 per month for a 36-month contract.

Enterprise Sales Contract Negotiation Regulatory Compliance Site Inspections Proposal Development ISO 9001 FSSC 22000

External Sales Representative

Supercare Group (Empact Group)

Apr 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Drove major-account growth, retention, and market penetration initiatives while supporting onboarding of a startup account valued at R80,000 per month over 36 months. Monitored SLA compliance and food safety standards to protect service delivery and customer outcomes.

Key Account Management Sales Growth Customer Retention SLA Food Safety Onboarding & Support Market Penetration Stakeholder Management Compliance Oversight

Account Manager

Daisy Business Solutions

Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 (4 months)

Managed commercial account portfolios and drove upselling and cross-selling opportunities to increase revenue. Identified and secured new business opportunities through active portfolio development and sales execution.

Account Management Upselling Cross Selling Pipeline Development New Business Acquisition Customer Relationship Management Sales Execution Portfolio Management Revenue Growth Commercial Strategy

FTTH Sales Specialist

Vox Telecom

Sep 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Managed full sales-cycle execution from lead generation to account conversion for FTTH services. Maintained customer satisfaction above 80% by ensuring successful onboarding and ongoing customer outcomes.