EDI and MRP Lead Analyst (ERP - IFS Cloud)

Dynamic Manufacturing•Hillside, IL

4h•$105,000 - $127,000

About The Position

Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking an EDI and MRP Lead Analyst to serve as the subject-matter expert and technical lead for electronic data interchange (EDI) and material requirements planning (MRP) in its IFS Cloud ERP environment. The role supports an automotive supplier serving OEM and Tier 1 customers, leading end-to-end EDI processes across trading partners and internal teams and owning configuration, daily support, and continuous improvement for customer and supplier schedule processing and ASN compliance. It manages EDI implementation projects and helps ensure reliable business-critical data exchange and efficient supply chain operations. The position works closely with planning, materials, purchasing, production, logistics, IT, ERP and EDI partners, and external consultants. It supports automotive EDI standards and processes, trading partner onboarding, IFS Cloud scheduling, MRP, supplier schedules, shipping notices, integrations, and audit and compliance needs. The role also provides Tier 1 support, investigates root causes, and drives corrective action and process improvements. Automotive customers operate around the clock, so after-hours or weekend support is required for critical EDI issues and IFS Cloud release updates. The position is primarily office-based with some remote work and limited travel to plants, customers, or suppliers (approximately 0–5%). Dynamic Manufacturing is a family-owned and operated organization formed in 1955 that manufactures automotive, off-road, industrial, and racing powertrain products. Its operations include almost a million square feet of floor space and more than 1,000 employees.

Requirements

Deep working knowledge of ANSI X12 transaction sets (830, 862, 856, 824, 810, 820, 846, 850) and EDIFACT/Odette/VDA equivalents, including EDI mapping tools.
Solid understanding of cumulative management, release processing, ASN compliance, and automotive labeling requirements.
Solid understanding of MRP logic, master scheduling, BOM and routing structures, and inventory management in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of SQL, data analysis tools, AS2/SFTP communication protocols, and XML/JSON or API data structures, with ability to troubleshoot at the data and process levels.
Expert communication and consulting skills, ability to build relationships with business users, team members, and consultants, and ability to work under time pressure when customer shipments are at risk.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
7+ years of ERP experience in automotive manufacturing, including at least 5 years of hands-on EDI implementation and support and/or MRP, with time in a senior or lead capacity.
Proven track record of working cross-functionally to drive the creation and use of business systems and processes.
3+ years of hands-on experience with IFS Applications (IFS 10 or earlier) or IFS Cloud, particularly Customer Scheduling, Supplier Scheduling, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain modules.
Direct experience supporting Detroit Three, transplant, or European OEMs, as well as Tier 1 customers.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OFTP2 and Power BI or similar reporting tools.
Experience with IFS Connect, IFS Cloud REST APIs/projections, and integration middleware such as Boomi, MuleSoft, or Azure Integration Services.
Familiarity with IFS Planning and Scheduling Optimization (PSO).
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP); familiarity with AIAG standards and MMOG/LE.
Experience leading an ERP implementation, migration to IFS Cloud, or new-program launch.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end processing of automotive EDI transactions in IFS Cloud, including planning schedules, shipping and JIT schedules, advance ship notices, application advice, self-billing and remittance, inventory reports, and purchase orders where applicable.
Configure and maintain IFS Cloud Customer Scheduling, including customer schedule agreements, firm and planned release handling, schedule consumption, cumulative quantity tracking and reconciliation, and model-year cumulative resets.
Support European and global standards, including Odette and VDA message formats.
Work with EDI and ERP partners to design, build, test, and maintain EDI translation maps using ANSI X12, UN/EDIFACT, and related standards.
Monitor connectivity and EDI errors, including acknowledgments and related transaction responses.
Lead onboarding of new trading partners, customers, and programs, including specification reviews, mapping, testing, certification, and go-live deployment.
Connect EDI data flows to IFS Cloud and other enterprise systems, such as WMS, using OpenText and other integration tools.
Ensure ASN accuracy and timeliness, including IFS Cloud handling-unit and packaging setup, container and pack quantities, and compliant shipping labels.
Monitor daily EDI traffic and customer releases; triage and resolve rejected or failed transactions, transmission errors, AS2/SFTP certificate expirations, VAN mailbox issues, and ERP/WMS handoff failures.
Work with shipping and customer service to prevent ASN errors, premium freight, and chargebacks.
Configure and support Supplier Scheduling in IFS Cloud to send planning and shipping schedules to Tier 1 suppliers, and support evaluated receipt settlement and self-billing processes.
Manage the EDI translator/VAN provider, OpenText, and OEM supplier portals such as GM SupplyPower, Ford Supplier Portal, and Stellantis eSupplierConnect.
Maintain relationships with ERP and EDI vendors and partners, including IFS partners, and understand strategic vendors’ roadmaps and support structures.
Ensure customer releases flow accurately into MS/MRP, including appropriate treatment of firm versus forecast demand and schedule volatility.
Support kanban, repetitive production, and pull-based replenishment alongside MRP-driven planning.
Partner with planning, materials, purchasing, production, and logistics teams to ensure planned orders, supplier schedules, and action messages are accurate and actionable.
Monitor and correct customer order processing errors.
Serve as technical and functional lead for new program launches, EDI and planning implementation projects, and IFS Cloud release updates, including regression testing of scheduling and EDI flows.
Gather and translate business requirements into functional specifications, configurations, and solution designs.
Collaborate with IT infrastructure, integration developers, and external consultants.
Establish EDI health checks and KPIs and use them to drive process improvement.
Provide Tier 1 support for EDI, scheduling, and MRP issues, including root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.
Support IATF 16949 requirements, MMOG/LE self-assessments, and customer audits as needed.
Ensure changes follow change management, testing, and audit/compliance requirements.