EDI Systems & Admin Manager

AGS Automotive Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in Toronto is seeking an EDI Systems and Admin Manager. The role involves ensuring the integrity of EDI data, managing service providers, and collaborating with various internal teams. Candidates should have a strong background in EDI systems, ERP knowledge, and experience in the automotive sector. This position requires a college-level IT certification and relevant EDI training.

Qualifications

• Minimum college level certification / diploma in Information Technology field.
• EDI-specific training program certification required.
• Relevant hands-on support and management of an end-to-end EDI system.
• Automotive Tier-1 Supplier experience with competence in EDI codes / standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stable and cost-effective EDI data fulfillment.
• Manage services provider and VANs for EDI data.
• Conduct requirements assessments for EDI transactions.
• Oversee routine EDI traffic flows and data mapping.

Skills

EDI transactions

ERP system knowledge

Automotive industry experience

Project management

Education

College level certification in Information Technology

EDI-specific training program certification

Tools

QAD

Sterling Ecommerce

Job description

AGS Automotive Systems is a full-service automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and supply of complex high value-add automotive metal components, including in particular front and rear impact assemblies, principally for pick-ups and the heavy truck market. AGS offers full range of in-house capabilities including design and engineering, high tonnage metal stamping, light weighting solutions, innovative multi-material joining, high performance coatings including chrome plating and automated manufacturing processes.

AGS is committed to delivering high quality, high value products to our customers, who include several of North America's largest automakers. For over 70 years AGS has stood behind our belief in quality, technology, and teamwork.

AGS is looking for an EDI Systems and Admin Manager to join our dynamic organization.

JOB SUMMARY

The EDI Systems and Admin Manager is responsible for the overall flow and integrity of all EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) data, stable and error-free operations and administration of all supporting and related systems, and working with peer ERP, MES, IT, and barcode labeling teams and tools. With the current systems architecture of EDI service delivery outsourced to a third-party provider (QCE = QAD Cloud-EDI), business requirements from all internal manufacturing Plants and Corporate teams (e.g., Finance, Procurement, Customs, etc.) are coordinated, vetted, costed, implemented and supported by the EDI Systems and Admin Manager.

The EDI Systems and Admin Manager is also responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of duties and responsibilities as outlined below in accordance with AGS' cultural priorities. The duties and responsibilities listed below are not meant to be all-encompassing. As business needs change, this list may be adapted. It is expected that the incumbent will participate in meetings, on teams and projects to collectively achieve our priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stable and cost-effective fulfillment for all AGS and Tiercon EDI data requirements
• Engage and manage our services provider (QCE) and, through them, all VAN (Value-Added Network) providers
• Implementation and management of VANs and Trading Partner relationships in support of business requirements from all manufacturing Plants and Corporate Functions
• Conduct requirements assessments for new or modified EDI data transactions and connections
• Support and shared responsibility for systems and account administration as needed, including data, users, performance, capacity, etc.
• Manage and guide all technical aspects for EDI transactions and connections through QAD E-Commerce subsystem
• Understand and set specifications for EDI data mapping, then implement with both in-house development and / or subcontracting services through QCE
• Oversee and support all routine EDI traffic flows, including releases through 830 / 862 demand, 856 ASNs, 820 payment, and multiple other EDI standard data transactions needed by the business
• Use OEM Supplier Portal systems to implement new / changed EDI connections, manage business requirements, address traffic issues, and ensure a robust and stable EDI subsystem
• Interface with other ERP and IT systems teams reporting to a common manager
• Experience with EDI transactions and maps is required. Familiarity with a standard ERP system for EDI interfaces is necessary, while QAD and Sterling Ecommerce exposure is a strong asset
• Working with business or functional peers, this person shall gather, scope, understand, vet, and implement new or changed EDI requirements.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter with initiative is vital

Education, Skills and Experience

• Minimum college level certification / diploma in Information Technology field
• EDI-specific training program certification
• Relevant hands-on support and management of an end-to-end EDI system
• Automotive Tier-1 Supplier experience, with full competence on related EDI codes / standards
• ERP systems exposure with a strong preference for QAD and the embedded Sterling Ecommerce EDI subsystem

Effort

• Computer-based work on EDI systems, ERP / QAD, web portals and email with as-required use of remote virtual conferencing to other remote peers, service providers, OEM and vendor contacts.
• Requirements management, prioritization, concurrent project and issue management, commercial oversight and responsibility for EDI services and traffic

Working Conditions

• In-office physical presence combined with virtual conferencing to manufacturing Plants and teams located through Southern Ontario and in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
• Occasional, though infrequent, travel to the manufacturing Plants may be required. Ability to travel for business to the US from Canada (or vice versa) is preferable though not required

Accessibility : AGS Automotive Systems is proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. At AGS we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request by contacting AGS Human Resources at .

Equal Opportunity : As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with all applicable legislation, the Company prohibits any form of harassment or discrimination in the workplace. This applies to all aspects of employment. All employees must be treated equally without discrimination based on matters such as race, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, or disability.