Director, Transportation Planning

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Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description The Director of Transportation Planning is responsible for leading and optimizing the company’s transportation network by overseeing transportation planning, external carrier development, special freight projects, and freight payment processes. This role ensures service reliability, cost efficiency, and alignment with business goals across third-party carrier operations. The ideal candidate is a data-driven leader with deep experience in freight execution, routing strategies, and transportation finance. This role will report to the Director of Logistics.

Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end transportation planning including mode selection, load optimization, and schedule alignment across all shipping locations. • Develop and implement strategies that balance service level expectations, cost, and capacity across inbound, outbound, and intercompany freight. • Utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to improve visibility, planning accuracy, and overall efficiency of freight movements. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast transportation demand and proactively plan for seasonal peaks, promotions, and capacity constraints. • Leverage route optimization tools, GPS/telematics, and HOS data to ensure safe and compliant driver scheduling. • Monitor daily performance of routing and delivery operations, address service failures, route inefficiencies, and customer complaints proactively. • Lead all carrier sourcing, contracting, and performance management efforts across truckload, LTL, and specialized modes. • Build and manage a network of reliable carriers to support capacity needs, reduce risk, and ensure coverage across all regions. • Support rate negotiations, service level agreements, and contract terms in collaboration with Procurement and Legal. • Track and report carrier KPIs including on-time delivery, claims ratio, capacity reliability, and responsiveness. • Serve as the lead operations contact for high-visibility or non-standard freight projects, such as new product launches, plant relocations, expedited shipments, and recovery initiatives. • Coordinate cross-functional resources and transportation providers to execute time-sensitive or complex logistics projects on schedule and within budget. • Develop project timelines, transportation cost estimates, risk mitigation plans, and post-project evaluations. • Provide executive-level communication and reporting on the status and results of key logistics initiatives. • Manage and develop a team of transportation planners, coordinators, and carrier managers across multiple locations. • Establish and track transportation KPIs such as on-time performance, cost per mile, route efficiency, and tender acceptance rates. • Support the development of long-term transportation strategy, including network design, modal shift opportunities, and sustainability goals. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability within the transportation team. • Act as a strategic partner to key business stakeholders across supply chain, manufacturing, customer service, sales, and finance. • Oversee freight payment processes, including invoice validation, accrual management, and cost allocation. • Partner with Finance, Accounts Payable, and TMS/3PL providers to ensure accurate and timely freight payments. • Monitor transportation spend and implement controls to prevent overbilling, duplicate charges, and budget variances. • Lead periodic freight cost audits and work with carriers to resolve rate disputes or contract non-compliance. • Develop reporting on freight costs by mode, lane, customer, or region to support budget planning and cost reduction initiatives. • Perform all other tasks as requested.

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Transportation, or a related field (Master’s preferred). • 8–10+ years of progressive experience in transportation operations, with at least 3 in a senior leadership role. • Demonstrated success in managing fleet and carrier-based transportation networks. • Strong knowledge of TMS platforms, routing software, and transportation analytics tools. • Experience with freight payment systems, financial reporting, and carrier rate management. • Ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Competencies • Possess UFAA (United, Focus, Accountable, and Agile) leadership behavior • Proven management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development • Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally • Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills • Customer focused • Proven analytical

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