Import Documentation Officer
Advertised: 09 September 2025
WR Carpenter (PNG) Limited
Shipping | National Capital District
Job Title: Import Documentation Officer
Business Unit: Carpenter Automotive & Transport Ltd
Company: Carpenter Shipping Agency
Department: Documentation Division
Location: Port Moresby
Reports To: Branch Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Purpose of the Job:
To effectively execute and efficiently handle documentation activities as per standard process.
To Maintain the Flow of Import Documentation for Southbound Shipments within the KPI.
Scope of work:
CSA Port Moresby being the centralized documentation hub, below are the documentation work coverage.
Retrieving of import documents (NOA, invoices, freight/cargo manifest, delivery orders) from the system, sending of NOA & invoices to the clients, updating Customs Asycuda system, compiling and preparing documents for other Branch offices, and ensuring documentation SOP and KPI are met.
Major Responsibilities of the Job
- Coordinates with Principal, POL Agents, Operations Team and Vessel Partner on the arrival of vessel.
- Generates import documentation such as arrival notices, invoices and cargo/freight manifests and delivery orders.
- Reconciles manifest against cargo discharged list.
- Sends NOA’s and invoices to clients 5 days prior to vessel arrival.
- Registers all cargo manifest in Asycuda World within 3 days before vessel arrival and coordinates with Customs Office.
- Arranges cargo release to clients.
- Ensures all invoices are settled by clients and coordinates with Finance team for payment receipt.
- Generates import documents for other Branch Offices as well.
- Maintains & updates clients’ information in the system.
- Handles import enquiries from the customers either through telephone or email.
- Maintains proper filing and updating of all departmental records.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in shipping documentation or a related role.
- Strong understanding of international shipping regulations and documentation requirements.
How to Apply:
If you're excited to join a dynamic team and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you'd be a great fit for this role to [email protected]or by clicking Apply
Application closes by COB Friday, 19 September 2025.
More information
Job ID: #24571
Industry: Shipping
Location: National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Company: WR Carpenter (PNG) Limited
Company Description: The WR Carpenter (PNG) Group has developed and operated businesses in Papua New Guinea since 1919 when WR Carpenter & Co. Limited registered in Rabaul. At that time Rabaul was the main business centre and capital of New Guinea and had been under military occupation since 1914. The principal business of WR Carpenter & Co Limited was the purchase of island produce and the selling of general merchandise. The Group's evolution in Papua New Guinea has diversified over this period and has variously included Plantations, Shipping, Merchandising, Insurance, Aviation, and Automotive interests and the Information Technology business technology sector.
Company Website: www.wrcpng.com
Source: www.pngworkforce.com