Logistics Planner

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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description As a member of the Logistics organization, the Logistics Planner is responsible for managing transportation planning, freight execution, carrier communications, freight payment audit, and freight claims management across assigned locations. This role supports both internal and external freight operations through effective use of TMS/JDE systems, transportation optimization, carrier collaboration, freight audit resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position serves as a key liaison between logistics, customer service, procurement, shipping, sales support, and carrier partners to ensure proactive communication, operational efficiency, inventory optimization, and cost-effective transportation execution. Responsibilities Transportation Planning & Execution Support transportation planning activities across assigned locations as required. Execute daily load planning activities for IM, LTL, and TL shipments. Responsible for routing and planning all freight movements. Optimize daily transportation plans through load consolidation and network efficiencies. Monitor shipment status and provide timely updates regarding priority issues, service disruptions, and customer requests. Respond to inquiries within assigned group email inboxes and communication channels. Navigate open orders, supply and demand requirements, and internal production needs to maintain accurate supply levels. Maintain a clear understanding of inventory levels including safety stock, replenishment needs, and requested demand for assigned items. Monitor and maintain effective inventory levels on assigned transfer items. Support transportation capacity planning and carrier coordination activities. Carrier & Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as liaison between logistics, customer service, procurement, sales support, shipping, and carrier partners to drive strong operational processes and proactive communication. Assist in resolving carrier service failures, TICs, damage claims, and operational issues as required Collaborate with shipping leadership teams to identify root causes and corrective actions related to logistics and transportation opportunities. Support carrier development initiatives and carrier performance improvement efforts. Freight Pay, Audit & Claims Management Review and resolve unmatched invoices, invoice exceptions, and accessorial requests as required by our audit procedures. Review carrier billing inquiries, contract disputes, and freight payment discrepancies as requested. Review deduction ledgers related to logistics issues and file TICs as necessary. Evaluate incoming freight claim requests and manage the full claims process through resolution. Collect and coordinate all documentation required to properly file freight claims according to industry standa…

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