Chris Dodd

Background

About Chris Dodd

I am an experienced versatile international logistics professional who has worked in sea freight / airfreight / customs and operations for over 30 years, who loves the industry, challenges and problem solving it brings. My enjoyment is working in operations and establishing efficient logistics supply chains, run by motivated teams, delivering positive financial outcomes and keeping customers happy. All of my career I have worked at the sharp end and employed by fast moving top 10 logistics providers and sales driven manufacturers which has given me a deep operational knowledge across all verticals. I have been fortunate to have physically worked at ports, airports, rail hubs, operational head offices and customs facilities allowing me to experience the rich varied life of logistics and customs. I have held a number of senior roles enabling me to create people oriented, process driven logistics and customs supply chains and enjoy working with customers to understand and exceed service expectation whilst pulling together internal and external stakeholders with a practical knowledge based approach. During my career I enjoy the mentoring and support of younger members of my teams trying to assist them to achieve potential, aiming to make their jobs interesting so staff look at a long term career whilst supporting all staff to make calm decisions to my peers, customers and seniors in a knowledable professional manner. Strong skills in Brexit preparation, Customs, bonded warehousing, Ocean Freight, Air Freight, European and domestic distribution, operational management, auditing and International Supply Chain Management.