EDI Analyst

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

8h • $60,000 - $99,000

About The Position

The EDI Analyst is responsible for the designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-wide Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems and integrations. This role requires strong hands-on experience with EDI and PeopleSoft to ensure accurate, reliable data exchange with customers, vendors, carriers, and third-party partners. The EDI Analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams, trading partners, and service providers to support daily operations, enhancements, and major digital initiatives.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as an EDI Analyst or in a similar integration-focused role.
• Strong working knowledge of EDI standards, including ANSI X12 and EDIFACT.
• Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft tables, EDI integrations, and transaction processing.
• Experience managing EDI projects using Waterfall or similar methodologies.
• Proven experience resolving EDI incidents, service requests, and project-related issues with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with AS2, SFTP configurations, and VAN service providers.
• Strong business analysis skills (requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder facilitation).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Epicor EDI HQ, IBM Sterling File Gateway / B2Bi, or Boomi.
• Experience supporting EDI integration across multiple business units.
• Familiarity with cloud-based integration platforms and API‑driven integrations.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize EDI connections with customers, suppliers, carriers, and service providers.
• Lead EDI implementations and enhancements from request through completion using structured project methodologies.
• Gather, document, and validate business and technical requirements.
• Design, update, and test EDI maps and integrations with a strong focus on PeopleSoft compatibility.
• Support PeopleSoft tables and configurations to ensure accurate and consistent data flow between business applications and trading partners.
• Troubleshoot PeopleSoft‑related EDI issues and ensure integrations are stable, scalable, and well documented.
• Serve as a primary liaison between business teams, IT, trading partners, and EDI service providers.
• Monitor EDI traffic, resolve mapping/translation/communication issues, and handle incidents through ServiceNow, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and propose process or system improvements.
• Support EDI activities for ERP upgrades, system migrations, and enterprise transformation projects.
• Identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities within EDI processes.
• Provide secondary support across multiple business units
• Act as backup SME for EDI transactions and trading partner configuration, ensuring consistent service levels.

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.
• robust health plans
• a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• product discounts
• flexible time off benefits
• adoption benefits
• We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees