Senior EDI Analyst/EDI Manager

We seek a strategic and experienced Senior EDI Analyst (or EDI Manager) with 5+ years of hands-on EDI experience to drive and optimize our Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) operations. This role will lead the management, enhancement, and expansion of EDI processes on an OpenText EDI platform running on IBM i, with a Windows-based mapping platform.

EDI Operations & Strategy

Own and manage the OpenText EDI platform on IBM i, ensuring seamless daily operations.

Develop and implement EDI roadmaps to optimize processes and onboard new transaction sets to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex EDI transaction issues to ensure accurate and timely data flow.

Maintain and enhance communication protocols (AS2, FTP, SFTP, VAN) for EDI connectivity.

Mapping & Process Optimization

Lead the development of new EDI maps, modifications, and transformations to align with business needs.

Translate business requirements into scalable EDI mapping solutions for X12, EDIFACT, and proprietary formats.

Evaluate and implement automation to reduce manual intervention and increase EDI processing efficiency.

Trading Partner & Vendor Management

Act as the primary EDI liaison for trading partners, overseeing onboarding, setup, configuration, testing, and support.

Negotiate and manage EDI vendor relationships to enhance system capabilities and reduce costs.

Establish best practices and SLAs to ensure optimal EDI performance.

Process Improvement & Leadership

Lead cross-functional initiatives integrating EDI with supply chain, finance, and logistics systems.

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior EDI specialists, ensuring knowledge-sharing and team development.

Identify and implement process automation opportunities to improve EDI efficiency and accuracy.

Note: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders. Sponsorship or H-1B transfers are NOT available for this role.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of hands-on EDI experience managing integrations, troubleshooting, and mapping.

Deep understanding of EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT) and mapping tools on a Windows-based platform.

Experience managing OpenText EDI on IBM i or a comparable enterprise-level EDI platform.

Strong knowledge of communication protocols (AS2, FTP, SFTP, VAN) for trading partner integration.

Proven ability to optimize and automate EDI workflows to improve supply chain efficiency.

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred Skills

Experience leading EDI projects or serving in a team leadership role.

General command knowledge of IBM i systems and experience working with SQL or querying tools for data analysis.

Familiarity with XML, JSON, API-based data exchanges to support emerging integration trends.

Strong vendor management, negotiation, and process improvement experience.