Vlad Stanciu

Customs & Trade Compliance Lead with 15+ years' experience managing UK, Ireland, and EU import/export operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and post-Brexit process optimization. Skilled in coordinating with brokers, freight partners, and internal teams to maintain seamless cross-border flows. Experienced in implementing customs obligations, mitigating duty exposure, and ensuring accuracy in CDS declarations, tariff classification, and UK/Ireland/EU customs regulations.

Trade Compliance & Customs Lead - VSA Customs Solutions LTD

(2020-01)

• Managed UK and EU import/export operations, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and post-Brexit processes.
• Coordinated with brokers, freight partners, and internal teams to maintain accurate and timely customs clearance.
• Prepared, reviewed, and verified commercial and customs documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implemented customs obligations and mitigated duty exposure across import/export shipments.
• Optimized CDS declarations, tariff classifications, and import/export processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Excise Customs Services Supervisor – UK & Ireland - DACHSER LTD

(2010-01 - 2020-12)

• Managed daily UK and Ireland customs clearances across 13 RDC distribution centres for Aldi Ltd, ensuring full compliance with import/export regulations.
• Oversaw Intrastat reporting, CFSP month-end reports, REDS alcohol declarations, and other regulatory documentation for Aldi, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Coordinated with HMRC and other governmental agencies to maintain compliance during audits and inspections.
• Supervised a team processing over 500 eADs monthly using HMRC-certified EMCS, ensuring regulatory accuracy and adherence to procedures.
• Applied expert knowledge of HM2, HM4, HM8 forms, W5Ds, and eAD issuance from bonded warehouses for compliance with UK customs regulations.
• Developed and implemented customs rules for Aldi, achieving 100% compliance and operational efficiency within regulatory timelines.

Baccalaureate Diploma (GCSE equivalent) (2001-01 - 2001-12)