Analyst, EDI Integration

Mizkan America•Remote IL, IL

41d•$100,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The EDI Integration Analyst designs, develops, implements, supports, and continually improves Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) integrations that enable secure and accurate business transaction exchange between Mizkan and its customers, suppliers, logistics providers, and other trading partners. The role partners with business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and external partners to deliver scalable integration solutions supporting business processes in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related enterprise applications. This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the United States. The role is scheduled for at least eight hours per day and 40 or more hours per week. Core hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, with start and end times flexible between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., subject to core hours, team needs, and project deadlines. Occasional travel and onsite attendance may be required for meetings, training, projects, or other business needs. The position reports to the Associate Director, IT Applications. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in EDI implementation and maintenance, EDI communications, and demonstrable EDI work, preferably developing and supporting X12 maps. Experience with SQL queries, EDI configuration, partner profile setup, business process modeling, and inbound and outbound interfaces is also required. Experience in a CPG or manufacturing environment is preferred. The annual salary range is $100,000 to $150,000. The role is eligible for Mizkan's Short-Term Incentive Plan with a target bonus opportunity of 10%, and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 3 years of experience with EDI implementation and maintenance, including EDI mapping and business process modeling tools.
At least 3 years of experience with EDI communications, including Direct, VAN, AS2, FTP, SFTP, HTTPS, or similar protocols.
At least 3 years of demonstrable EDI experience, preferably developing and supporting X12 maps and related transaction sets.
Experience configuring EDI, including trading partner profile setup and business process modeling.
Experience writing SQL queries.
Advanced experience with EDI inbound and outbound interface functionality and developing and supporting interfaces for different business processes.
Strong knowledge of ANSI X12 standards and EDI best practices.
Knowledge or experience in EDI implementation and maintenance, EDI mapping, X12 transaction sets, communications protocols, SQL queries, interface support, ERP integration, and data accuracy review.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organization and project coordination skills.
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Customer service and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer cannot provide or assume employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a CPG or manufacturing environment.
Experience with Microsoft ERP/D365 environments and AX2009, AX2012, or D365 concepts.
Experience with IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, IBM Sterling File Gateway, or comparable tools.
Experience with EDI partner solutions such as OpenText, TrueCommerce, SPS/Data Masons, Staedean, and Boomi.
Understanding of standard manufacturing business processes, including Order to Cash, Concept to Market, Procure to Pay, Pick to Ship, Plan to Production, and Post to Close.
X++ development skills.
Boomi EDI platform experience.
Staedean ISV Solution experience, formerly ToIncrease.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain EDI maps, integrations, transaction sets, and related documentation.
Monitor inbound and outbound EDI transactions to ensure timely, accurate, and reliable data exchange with trading partners.
Troubleshoot and resolve EDI issues, including transaction failures, data discrepancies, and communication errors.
Configure and maintain trading partner profiles, communication settings, and business process workflows.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and external trading partners to onboard new EDI connections and support ongoing integration requirements.
Support the integration of EDI solutions with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other enterprise business applications.
Analyze existing EDI processes and recommend improvements to system performance, operational efficiency, and data quality.
Develop and execute testing plans to validate EDI transactions, workflows, and integrations.
Perform data analysis and reporting using SQL and other tools to support troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement.
Maintain compliance with EDI standards and internal data governance requirements.
Provide technical support, user guidance, and training related to EDI processes and integrations.
Participate in system upgrades, enhancements, implementation projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
Perform regular reviews or audits to support data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with applicable EDI standards and requirements.
Perform other assigned duties supporting the team, department, or organization, including process improvements and special projects.