EDI Specialist

fgf brands; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program

Job summary

FGF Brands in Toronto is seeking an EDI Specialist to analyze, configure, implement, document and maintain EDI trade partner integrations with our ERP system. You will monitor EDI/IDOC operations daily, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with the ERP team and business units to ensure accurate data flow across orders, invoices and warehouse activities.

The role requires a degree in information systems or software engineering and 3–5 years in business systems analysis or programming, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in information systems or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in business systems analysis or programming.
• Familiar with MS Office tools and EDI/IDOC processes.
• Strong understanding of B2B and supply chain workflows.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review transactional specifications for trade partners.
• Gather business and system requirements and map processes.
• Analyze business, system, and EDI processes for gaps and improvements.
• Configure and support ERP-EDI integrations with trade partners.
• Coordinate with third-party EDI providers and internal teams as needed.
• Test end-to-end EDI transactions and partner setups.
• Create and maintain BP profiles and partner data in EDI system.
• Provide training and ongoing support to business users.

Skills

Business process analysis

ERP systems knowledge

EDI/IDOC knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Information Systems or related

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio)

EDI tooling

SAP SD/MM

Job description

Job Description

EDI Specialist

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Summary

Reporting to the IT Enterprise Application Manager, you will be responsible for the analysis, configuration, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of various EDI Trade Partners managed by the Information Technology department. This person also focuses on daily monitoring EDI/IDOC operations and provide analysis and troubleshooting support of FGF’s EDI/IDOC and ERP System.

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze and review transactional specifications required by trade partner.
• Gather all business and system requirements.
• Perform analysis on business process, system process and EDI process.
• Generate gap analysis and process flow on each transactional set.
• Analyze EDI/IDOC Data and mapping structure.
• Assure all required EDI documentation is performed and completed.
• Work with the ERP team to configure and develop solutions in the ERP system to use for EDI.
• Administer EDI project assigned and perform follow-up within project timeline.
• Coordinate with third party EDI providers and Trade Partners according to defined standards and policies as needed.
• Perform various end to end testing on all EDI transactions and evaluate results for all new and existing Trade partners.
• Manage and Create BP profile and define partner profile for EDI new trade partner with business and master data team.
• Configure, maintain and update EDI ISA profile detail.
• Setup new trade partner profile for EDI system and coordinate with Business team for cross reference values for all customers, 3PL and vendors
• Setup and maintain ASN EDI structure in OMS system.
• Mentor and deliver training sessions to business on EDI business process.
• Monitor all incoming/outgoing EDI transactions and reprocess and retransmit documents when necessary.
• Monitor, Investigate and reprocess IDOC transaction failures when necessary.
• Manage time sensitive and production data flow (i.e. Orders, Invoice, warehouse entry)
• Troubleshoot all EDI/IDOC document errors and work with corresponding operations team or trade partners to resolve issue.
• Provide EDI functional support to Techcare team, order entry team, supply chain and AP/AR team for functional and technical issues.
• Learn new tools and processes whenever is required.
• Prepare and present manuals and reports related to EDI data processing operations.
• Produce and consolidate all documents on each EDI transaction.
• Required to perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Required Experience

• BSc. in Information Systems; Applied Sciences or Software Engineering
• 3-5 years’ experience in Business systems analysis or programming
• Experience with MS technologies including Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook etc.
• Familiar with EDI transaction set process flow
• Strong understanding of B2B and Supply Chain processes

• Experience with Data Entry, Data Processing and Data Cleaning
• Experience with Data Administration, Monitoring and Tracking
• Strong Data Analytical Skill and Attention to Detail
• "Roll-up your sleeves" can-do attitude
• Ability to shift back and forth between tasks without losing composure and compromising productivity.
• Creative, problem solver who can multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Resourceful with a strong sense of urgency
• Can work and support with other Team Members
• Excellent Communication Skills

Nice to have:

• Knowledgeable with EDI and/or IDOC
• knowledgeable with SAP - SD/MM Module Business Operations
• Experience with IDOC Structure and Familiar with IDOC Errors

• Experience with XML
• Experience with change control

• Database experience (data mapping)

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Disclaimer:

The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

FGF Brands may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI tools are used to support our recruitment process, with final hiring decisions made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

FGF Brands is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let our recruitment team know, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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