EDI Specialist

PLS Logistics Services•Cranberry, PA

10h

About The Position

PLS Logistics Services is seeking an experienced IT EDI Integration / Mapping Specialist to join our Information Technology team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting EDI/B2B integration solutions connecting PLS with external trading partners, including customers, suppliers, and carriers. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, EDI standards, integration technologies, and transportation/logistics processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional to play a key role in supporting and advancing PLS's EDI and B2B integration environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Logistics Management, or a related field.
5+ years of hands-on technical experience with EDI/B2B solutions, or equivalent practical experience.
Master's degree in a related field may be considered in place of some required experience.
Hands-on experience with IBM Sterling B2B Integrator / Sterling B2Bi, including experience with Sterling upgrades.
Strong understanding of EDI standards, including ANSI X12 and EDIFACT.
Experience with the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, implementation, deployment, and ongoing support.
Strong understanding of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator business processes, including BPML, GPM, JDBC, and code lists.
Strong knowledge of Sterling Map Editor.
Experience working with XML/XSLT, delimited files, and fixed-length flat-file structures.
Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
Experience with databases, including MS SQL Server.
Strong understanding of integration and communication protocols, including AS2, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, FTPS, OFTP, SOAP, and Web Services.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical and business teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the transportation, logistics, freight, or supply chain industry.
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
Understanding of transportation EDI transactions and processes, including load tenders/bookings, shipment status updates, and invoicing.
Experience with API integrations.
Experience with AI technologies or AI-enabled solutions.
Experience with database integration and SQL.
Experience leading small-scale technical projects or coordinating delivery across multiple IT teams.
Experience supporting or upgrading IBM Sterling B2B Integrator environments.

Responsibilities

Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into effective EDI/B2B integration solutions.
Design, develop, test, implement, and support EDI maps and B2B integration solutions.
Work closely with Solutions Owners, Solutions Analysts, Business Owners, customers, and other IT teams to deliver solutions that meet business requirements.
Implement EDI/B2B solutions within IT projects while following established technical standards, architecture, and guidelines.
Review, manage, and support detailed technical designs for new EDI/B2B requests, enhancements, and integrations.
Configure and support trading partners, business processes, communication protocols, and EDI systems.
Establish and maintain communication connections using AS2, FTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS, OFTP, SOAP, and Web Services.
Troubleshoot integration and application issues, perform root-cause analysis, and develop effective solutions.
Support and maintain reliable EDI/B2B services in accordance with established service levels, schedules, and business requirements.
Define delivery schedules and ensure assigned technical deliverables are completed according to plan.
Coordinate delivery and implementation activities across multiple IT teams.
Lead small-scale internal IT projects and initiatives as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and overall integration design.
Provide technical expertise and guidance during solution design and development activities.
Contribute to technology enhancements and the ongoing development, testing, and deployment of EDI/B2B solutions.
Stay current with emerging integration technologies and contribute to the evolution of the organization's integration environment.