IT - EDI Programmer Analyst

Standard Motor Products • Lewisville, TX

294d • Hybrid

About The Position

The position involves developing and integrating Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software applications to facilitate business transactions. The role requires collaboration with business analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. The candidate will be responsible for mapping business processes to EDI standards and formats in both X12 and EDIFACT, as well as creating, modifying, and maintaining existing programs, EDI maps, user file definitions, and trading partner setups based on customer EDI specifications. Testing and debugging EDI applications to ensure they meet business requirements is also a key responsibility. The candidate will work with various stakeholders, including customers and internal teams, to ensure proper development and testing of EDI specifications. Additionally, the role includes managing daily EDI operations, documenting processes, and maintaining/upgrading existing EDI systems as necessary.

Requirements

• Strong technical skills related to both programming and mapping EDI on an IBM iSeries.
• Extensive experience coding RPG IV/ILE as related to JDE World A73.12X3 EDI.
• Experience in EDI mapping and workflows using Inovis 16.4 with both ANSI-X12 and EDIFACT standards.
• Experience in working with various EDI communication protocols like AS2, FTP, SFTP, HTTP, etc.
• Experience using change management software Turnover and Trackit is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve EDI related issues.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with various internal and external partners.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple EDI projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of database concepts and ability to write SQL queries for data analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EDI in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software applications to facilitate business transactions.
• Collaborate with business analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Map business processes to EDI standards and formats in both X12 and EDIFACT.
• Create, modify, and maintain existing programs, EDI maps, user file definitions, and trading partner setups based on customer EDI specifications.
• Test/debug EDI applications to ensure they meet business requirements and work properly.
• Work with customers, SMP customer service reps, shipping, accounting, etc. for testing of orders, ASNs, and invoices.
• Perform testing with customers/VANs for new EDI connections and changes to existing maps/specifications.
• Resolve any issues related to EDI data transmission, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Manage daily EDI operations, including monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Understand and analyze business requirements, design appropriate EDI solutions, and maintain the system post-implementation.
• Document all EDI processes and updates for future reference and training purposes.
• Maintain and upgrade existing EDI systems as necessary.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees