EDI Specialist

Commsoft Technologies Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$200 health and wellness allowance per year

Option to finish work on Fridays at noon all year long

Job summary

A tech solutions firm in Montreal is seeking an EDI Specialist to manage the lifecycle of EDI projects. The individual will work closely with project managers and business analysts, ensuring that EDI solutions meet client requirements. Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in functional analysis. Strong skills in problem-solving, communication in both French and English, and knowledge of EDI standards are essential. A health and wellness allowance is included as a perk.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in functional analysis or programming.
• In-depth knowledge of ANSI X12, EDIFACT, XML standards.
• Proficient in EDI process design and management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze EDI requirements and validate solutions.
• Produce documentation and functional specifications.
• Provide technical support for EDI-related matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer-oriented approach

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, IT, or related field

Tools

EDI middleware or integration platforms

SQL environments

Job description

Working closely with the Director, Business Solutions and Innovation, the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) Specialist will play a key role in the lifecycle of projects related to data exchange flows. From analyzing functional requirements to validating and deploying solutions, the incumbent will act as a bridge between business and development teams, ensuring that EDI solutions meet client requirements and comply with functional and technical standards.

• Work closely with Project Managers and Business Analysts to clearly understand issues related to EDI data exchanges and business processes;
• Meet with internal and external clients to gather and validate information required for EDI process analysis and integration flow design;
• Produce statements of work, process documentation, and functional specifications related to EDI development and integrations;
• Ensure, in accordance with established methodology, the supervision and validation of developed solutions to guarantee alignment with business needs, and functional standards;
• Participate in functional testing, plan and lead tests, and perform application validations;
• Ensure the quality, standardization, and stability of EDI processes, and propose continuous improvements;
• Present developments internally and externally;
• Provide technical support to users on EDI-related matters;
• Monitor billing and development budget management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent analytical skills and strong ability to manage organizational business processes;
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, sometimes under tight deadlines;
• Outstanding internal/external customer-oriented approcach, focused on support and problem-solving;
• Strong adaptability to unforeseen situations;
• Ability to deliver training and clearly explain processes to clients;
• Excellent initiative and teamwork skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in functional analysis and/or programming and/or business analysis, with strong complex problem-solving skills;
• In-dept knowledge of ANSI X12, EDIFACT, XML standards, as well as data exchange flow design and management;
• Excellent understanding of infrastructures and systems;
• Knowledge of IT operations management, SQL environments, and SOA;
• Experience with EDI middleware or integration platforms (e.g., IBM Sterling, Cleo, MuleSoft, Boomi, SPS Commerce) and knowledge of REST and SOAP APIs;
• Good understanding of ERP processes and SME operations;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English. An advanced level of English is required for this position, as the EDI Specialist will regularly collaborate with our English-speaking clientele;
• Knowledge of GoF disgn patterns is an asset.

$200 health and wellness allowance per year

Option to finish work on Fridays at noon all year long