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Grosu Ionut Valentin

Grosu Ionut Valentin

Reading,Berkshire

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Customs and Import Specialist with over five years of experience in customs clearance, import/export operations, freight coordination and customs compliance. Proven ability to prepare and process complex customs declarations while ensuring full compliance with UK/EU customs regulations.

Experienced in working closely with customs authorities, freight forwarders, carriers, warehouses and international clients to ensure smooth import and export operations. Strong knowledge of commodity classification, customs documentation, VAT and customs duties, combined with excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Committed to delivering accurate, compliant and efficient customs solutions while maintaining exceptional customer service and meeting demanding operational deadlines.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Customs Declarant

Siemens Energy SRL
Bucharest, Romania
2024.04 - 2026.03

Responsibilities:

• Preparing, reviewing and submitting customs declarations for import, export and transit operations in compliance with UK/EU customs legislation and regulations.

• Reviewing and verifying commercial and transport documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, CMR consignment notes, Air Waybills (AWB), Bills of Lading (B/L), certificates of origin and other supporting customs documents.

• Maintain continuous communication with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs authorities to coordinate customs clearance procedures and ensure on-time deliveries.

• Managing customer relationships and providing guidance on customs documentation, import/export requirements, and customs procedures.

• Classifying goods under appropriate commodity codes and determining correct customs procedures and origin rules.

• Calculating and verifying customs duties, VAT, and other import/export charges.

• Monitoring shipments and resolving customs clearance issues to minimize delays.

• Liaising with warehouses, transport companies and customs brokers to ensure efficient logistics operations.

• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements regarding customs documentation, record keeping and archiving.

• Identifying opportunities to improve customs clearance processes and reduce operational lead times.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully managed high volume of customs declarations while maintaining exceptional accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Reduced customs clearance processing times by improving operational workflows and cross-department communication.

• Built strong working relationships with carriers and logistics partners, contributing to smoother import and export operations.

• Maintained high level of customs compliance, significantly reducing documentation errors and customs-related risks.

Customs Declarant

DHL International Romania
Otopeni, Romania
2022.05 - 2024.03

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and processing customs declarations for import, export, and transit shipments.

• Preparing all documentation required for customs clearance.

• Verifying tariff classifications and commodity codes.

• Calculating customs duties, VAT, and other applicable import/export charges.

• Working closely with customs authorities, transport companies and clients to ensure successful customs clearance.

• Monitoring compliance with national and international customs regulations.

• Maintaining and archiving customs documentation in accordance with legal requirements.

Key Achievements:

• Processed customs declarations accurately and within required deadlines while ensuring full regulatory compliance

• Reduced documentation errors through careful verification of customs documents and tariff classifications.

• Maintained effective collaboration with customs authorities and logistics partners, contributing to faster customs clearance.

• Helped ensure on-time deliveries through efficient management of customs operations.

Import Agent

DHL International Romania
Otopeni, Romania
2020.01 - 2022.05

Responsibilities:

• Managing import orders and monitoring shipment progress from dispatch to delivery.

• Communicating with international suppliers and transport companies regarding import operations.

• Reviewing import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs documents.

• Coordinating customs clearance procedures in collaboration with customs brokers.

• Monitoring delivery schedules and resolving shipment delays.

• Maintaining import databases and preparing operational reports.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully coordinated import operations, ensuring goods were delivered within agreed deadlines.

• Improved communication with suppliers and transport providers, reducing operational delays.

• Maintained accurate records of import documentation and shipment activities.

• Contributed to optimization of logistics processes through effective cooperation with customs brokers and transport partners.

Education

High School Diploma - Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Carol I
Bucharest

Skills

  • Customs Clearance
  • Customs Compliance
  • Import & Export Operations
  • Customs Documentation
  • Commodity Classification
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Supply Chain Operations
  • VAT & Customs Duties
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail

Affiliations

  • Gaming
  • Drawing

Accomplishments

    Key Achievement:

  • Played a key role in implementing the Entry in Declarant's Records (EIDR) customs procedure at DHL International Romania, allowing import shipments to be customs cleared prior to their arrival at the airport warehouse. This streamlined the customs process, reduced clearance times, improved operational efficiency and ensured faster release of goods.

Languages

Romanian
Native
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Senior Customs Declarant

Siemens Energy SRL
2024.04 - 2026.03

Customs Declarant

DHL International Romania
2022.05 - 2024.03

Import Agent

DHL International Romania
2020.01 - 2022.05

High School Diploma - Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Carol I
Grosu Ionut Valentin