Logistics Planner

Amcor•Evansville, IN

13d

About The Position

As a member of Amcor’s Logistics organization, the Logistics Planner manages transportation planning, freight execution, carrier communications, freight payment audit, and freight claims across assigned locations. The role supports internal and external freight operations through TMS/JDE systems, transportation optimization, carrier collaboration, audit resolution, and continuous improvement. It serves as a liaison among logistics, customer service, procurement, shipping, sales support, and carrier partners to support proactive communication, operational efficiency, inventory optimization, and cost-effective transportation execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or closely related equivalent experience.
2–3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight audit/pay, or supply chain operations.
Knowledge of LTL/TL pricing structures and transportation operations.
Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
Proficiency in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting operational and financial data.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related Office applications.
Effective communication skills with internal and external customers.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of the impact of logistics decisions on total business costs.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong systems knowledge, including ERP, TMS, BOM, and customer data systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to analyze and manipulate complex technical and operational data to provide meaningful business insights.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Ability to lead and influence within a matrix organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with BluJay/TMC systems.
JDE, Cognos, and Tableau experience.
Experience managing freight claims, invoice discrepancies, and carrier financial processes.

Responsibilities

Support transportation planning activities across assigned locations.
Execute daily load planning for IM, LTL, and TL shipments; route and plan freight movements.
Optimize transportation plans through load consolidation and network efficiencies.
Monitor shipment status and communicate priority issues, service disruptions, and customer requests.
Respond to inquiries through assigned group email inboxes and communication channels.
Monitor open orders, supply and demand requirements, production needs, inventory levels, safety stock, replenishment needs, and demand for assigned items.
Maintain effective inventory levels on assigned transfer items.
Support transportation capacity planning and carrier coordination.
Coordinate with logistics, customer service, procurement, sales support, shipping, and carrier partners to support operational processes and communication.
Assist in resolving carrier service failures, TICs, damage claims, and operational issues.
Collaborate with shipping leadership to identify root causes and corrective actions for logistics and transportation opportunities.
Support carrier development and performance improvement initiatives.
Review and resolve unmatched invoices, invoice exceptions, accessorial requests, carrier billing inquiries, contract disputes, and freight payment discrepancies.
Review logistics-related deduction ledgers and file TICs as necessary.
Evaluate freight claim requests and manage claims through resolution, including coordinating required documentation and filing claims with carriers in assigned regions.
Coordinate return of damaged product to assigned facilities when necessary.
Liaise with TMS providers and carriers regarding financial inquiries and invoice resolution.
Identify operational and financial improvement opportunities and execute projects that improve transportation efficiency, freight optimization, and cost savings.
Review and implement process changes to maintain effective operating procedures.
Establish and monitor KPIs for operational and financial performance improvement.
Analyze transportation, freight payment, and service data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Support freight market reporting and transportation analytics within assigned regions.
Support onboarding and training for new hires and team members as required.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees.
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year; amount may vary by location.
Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid Parental Leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition Reimbursement, dependent upon approval.
Discretionary annual bonus program; initial eligibility depends on hire date.