EDI Specialist

An EDI specialist work as a technical consultant who designs, develops, implements, and maintains electronic data interchange systems between companies or departments. They are experts in data exchange and security, and they analyze and improve the specifications, applications, interfaces, and mappings of EDI solutions. They also offer technical support, liaise with trading partners, monitor data records, and train end-users.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain all current on-going file feeds, which includes:
  Making sure each file is processed each week. Preferably the day following the receiving of the file or same day.
• Processing all errors that the file may produce. Communicating with BA or Client to fully understand the error and be able to process file.
• Setup new file feeds, which includes-setting up SFTP, sending specs, sending structure, testing file, and moving file to production
• Coordinates ongoing EDI testing, implementations, and upgrades.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience is a plus but not required.
• Highly organized and attentive to details
• Extensive knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to respond to time deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
• Professional expressive and written communication skills
• Tolerate large call volume consistently throughout the plan year
• Strong work ethic within a collaborative Team environment;
  Self-Directed

Education and Experience:

• High School or equivalency required
• Knowledge of databases, EDI systems and tools.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making
• At least 2 years of experience with system analysis, data analysis, and/or process improvement

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.