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Christopher Taylor

@christophertaylor3

Detail-oriented customs clearance broker associate specializing in airfreight logistics, compliance, and client support.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a permanent role where I can manage airfreight customs clearance end-to-end, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve turnaround times—while partnering with corporate clients and internal teams to resolve discrepancies quickly.

I’m a detail-oriented Clearance Broker Associate with 3+ years of expertise in customs brokerage, international freight logistics, and client relationship management. At FedEx Express, I processed 70+ daily customs entries for airfreight shipments, ensuring 100% compliance with CBP regulations and timely clearance.

I streamline clearance processes by preparing and validating critical documentation such as commercial invoices and certificates of origin, reducing delays and penalties. I collaborate with carriers, clients, and government agencies to resolve discrepancies, which reduced shipment holds by 25%.

I also advise corporate clients on tariff classification and duty/tax liabilities, keeping them aligned with regulatory updates. By optimizing data entry workflows in logistics software, I improved team productivity by 15%, and I’m now seeking a permanent role in customs clearance, freight forwarding, or logistics operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Customs Clearance Ops

FedEx Express

Nov 2017 - Mar 2021 (3 years 4 months)

Processed 70+ daily customs entries for airfreight shipments, ensuring 100% compliance with CBP regulations and timely clearance. Resolved discrepancies with carriers and government agencies, reducing shipment holds by 25%, and optimized logistics data entry workflows to improve productivity by 15%.

Air Freight Trade Documentation Shipment Tracking CargoWise Logistics Software

General Worker

PG Bison

Sep 2016 - Dec 2016 (3 months)

Supported general production and warehouse operations while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Warehouse operations Production Support Safety Compliance Quality Standards Fast Paced Environment Team Collaboration

Packer

Bowler Medcalfs

Apr 2016 - Aug 2016 (4 months)

Packed products accurately for dispatch and worked efficiently to meet daily targets in a production environment.

Dispatch Accuracy Quality Control Teamwork

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Reiger Park Senior Secondary School

High School Diploma (Matric), General Studies

Completed Grade 12 (Matric) at Reiger Park Senior Secondary School with studies in English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Business Economics, Life Orientation, and History.