Architect, Solutions EDI

Mizkan America•Schaumburg, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Solution Architect – EDI to lead the design and delivery of EDI and B2B integration solutions within a dynamic manufacturing environment powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365 F&O). In this role, you’ll act as a critical bridge between business and IT—partnering with stakeholders to understand their needs and architect solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen supply chain connectivity, and enable data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in EDI technologies within the Microsoft ERP ecosystem (AX 2009, AX 2012, D365), along with strong solution architecture and integration expertise. You’ll play a key role in shaping scalable, reliable, and future-ready integration frameworks that support seamless communication with trading partners across the business. The Solution Architect EDI serves as the lead subject matter expert for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and B2B integration within a manufacturing environment utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365 F&O). This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting scalable integration solutions that enable secure and efficient data exchange between the organization and its trading partners. This position acts as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams—translating business requirements into effective system solutions that drive operational efficiency and measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in EDI technologies and Microsoft-based ERP environments (AX 2009, AX 2012, D365) with strong solution architecture capabilities to deliver reliable, scalable, and future-ready integration frameworks.

Requirements

Strong leadership and influencing skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
Ability to apply multiple technical solutions to business problems.
Solid understanding of standard business processes across all functional areas in a manufacturing environment including: Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Plan to Production, Pick to Ship, Concept to Market, Post to Close.
Excellent communication, negotiation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse cross-functional team members in a matrixed environment.
Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance the long-term big picture vision and short-term detailed execution.
Strong financial acumen, and ability to assess the financial impact of technical solutions.
Technical Expertise (7+ years of experience in these areas)
Deep experience with EDI platforms and integration solutions such as: Boomi, Stædean / To-Increase, OpenText, SPS Commerce
Strong understanding of EDI standards, particularly ANSI X12
Experience with EDI communication protocols, including: AS2, FTP, SFTP, HTTPS, and VAN
Hands-on experience with EDI transaction sets such as: 850, 855, 856, 810, 940, 943, 944, 945, 947
Proficiency in: EDI mapping and business process modeling, Interface design (inbound/outbound integrations), SQL query development
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Strong experience in CPG or Manufacturing environment
7+ years of experience with EDI implementation, integration, and maintenance
Experience working with integration development tools for EDI mapping and business process modeling
Experience with EDI configuration, including partner profile setup and business process modeling
Advanced experience EDI inbound and outbound interface functionality and developing and supporting interfaces for different business processes

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for EDI and other B2B integration technologies.
Partner cross functionally with stakeholders to: Review and document current state processes, Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities, Translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
Design and validate EDI solutions and offer guidance on the implementation of best practices, security standards and architectural principles.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, including solution reviews and design oversight.
Support the creation and maintenance of process and system documentation to enable effective knowledge transfer, system stability, smooth hyper care, and operational transitions.
Mentor, coach and train team members within the EDI and B2B integration domain.
Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, protocols, and standards and recommend improvements in services and products.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes, and integration capabilities.
Collaborate across functional areas including Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment of solutions with business
Perform other duties assigned that support the overall success of the team, department, or organization. This may include participating in cross-functional initiatives, contributing to process improvements, or assisting with special projects as needed.
Regular, predictable, in-person attendance on the business days the Company requires in-person attendance at this facility. For non-required-in-person attendance days, employees are expected to be present, responsive, accessible, and actively engaged in a remote work environment during the designated work hours for this role.