EDI Analyst

ACE Hardware•Oak Brook, IL

5d•$66,000 - $82,600•Onsite

About The Position

The EDI Analyst will be a key member of the Accounts Payable team, reporting to the EDI Supervisor. The primary role of the EDI Analyst is to support the accuracy and efficiency of EDI invoice processing. This individual will work to monitor and reduce transaction errors and pending items through root cause analysis and partnering with vendors and business partners. They will review and evaluate current processes and procedures to identify gaps and inefficiencies and provide recommendations for process improvements that enhance efficiency.

Requirements

Previous experience in a high-volume, corporate Accounts Payable environment, with a strong understanding of vendor relationships, billing practices, payment terms, and payment processing
Working knowledge of EDI, including the ability to read and interpret segments and elements
Solid understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, with exposure to accounting and finance impacts related to stock replenishment and drop ship activity
Ability to understand cross-functional impacts from finance and receiving transactions
Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, merchants, and Accounts Receivable teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate issues and identify root causes
Experience working with large data sets, including extracting, analyzing, and translating data into actionable business insights (e.g., segmentation, aggregation, basic statistics)
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), along with Word and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prepare clear, professional reports and correspondence using proper business language and grammar

Nice To Haves

SAP
Knowledge of common EDI transactions and error handling practices
Intermediate to advanced data analysis skills
Continuous improvement mindset with exposure to process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma—informal experience is fine)
Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and process consistency

Responsibilities

Data Analysis – Build and review reports to identify EDI transaction errors, data discrepancies, and opportunities to improve processing accuracy and efficiency.
Critical Thinking – Evaluate EDI exception errors, unusual transactions, and process gaps to determine root causes and collaborate with vendors for long-term, sustainable solutions.
KPI Reporting – Develop and provide KPI scorecards on invoice processing accuracy rate, EDI rejection rate, and types of errors.
Continuous Improvement – Identify and implement opportunities to improve EDI processes and workflows, increasing efficiency and overall effectiveness.
Cross Functional Collaboration – Lead cross functional teams throughout the EDI error resolution process to drive accuracy and efficiency.
Training – Provide training and continuous support to business partners and A/P team members
Support – Collaborate with the manager to oversee daily operations of the department

Benefits

Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year)
Up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
Annual Ace Cares Week
20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice
Opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
On-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program
Frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise, travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
Identity theft protection