Director, Transportation Planning

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 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.

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