EDI Administrator

S.P. Richards Company•Atlanta, GA

12d

About The Position

The EDI Administrator is responsible for managing and optimizing electronic data interchange (EDI) integrations between SPR and its business partners. This role ensures reliable, secure, and efficient data exchange to improve operational accuracy, reduce processing costs, and support scalable digital business operations. The position combines technical EDI expertise, partner coordination, systems troubleshooting, and process optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Information Systems, or related field — or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 2 years of hands-on EDI mapping and translation experience
Minimum 2 years of experience with X12 EDI standards
Experience administering EDI systems in Enterprise production environments
Strong proficiency in UNIX/Linux and Windows environments
Experience with UNIX shell scripting
Working knowledge of databases and SQL queries
Understanding of TCP/IP networking and EDI communication protocols
Ability to analyze technical documentation and apply solutions to real-world problems
Communication & stakeholder collaboration
Customer and partner focus
Analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting
Decision-making and sound technical judgment
Results-driven execution
Project coordination and prioritization
Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Ability to work under pressure in time-sensitive environments
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Adaptability in dynamic technical environments
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines
Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call support schedule
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Responsibilities

Design, implement, monitor, and maintain EDI integrations between internal systems and external trading partners
Provide technical guidance and issue resolution support for EDI-related partner and internal requests
Develop, maintain, and optimize EDI translation maps, business process models, and trading partner configurations
Deliver second-level EDI support to internal IT teams and business units
Ensure data accuracy, system reliability, and adherence to EDI standards (X12)
Archive and manage EDI-related files and maintain supporting SQL databases
Configure and maintain UNIX scripts and Java brokers for file movement and system automation
Monitor EDI systems for errors, failures, or performance risks and proactively resolve issues
Support and troubleshoot EDI communication protocols and network connections
Coordinate onboarding of new trading partners, including non-standard EDI implementations
Configure and support subsidiary EDI interfaces
Collaborate with external partners to troubleshoot data and connectivity issues
Manage escalated tickets from trading partners and internal support teams
Maintain up-to-date documentation for EDI processes, configurations, and procedures
Provide backup coverage for EDI team functions as needed
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide remote support
Support cross-functional IT initiatives and special projects as assigned