Electronic Data Interchange Analyst

CBL Solutions; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an EDI Analyst with at least 6 years of experience in supporting partner onboarding for global supply chain operations. The ideal candidate should adeptly navigate technical specifications and EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT). Key responsibilities include acting as a technical contact for trading partners, documenting requirements, and ensuring successful integrations. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for this position, which may require working across different time zones.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in an EDI Analyst or similar role.
• Deep understanding of EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT) with hands-on experience.
• Thorough knowledge of O2C and P2P business processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for new trading partners during onboarding.
• Conduct meetings to document EDI business requirements.
• Collaborate with teams for implementation of mapping documents.

Skills

EDI standards

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

EDI Integration platforms (e.g., Dell Boomi)

SAP UI (SD/MM modules)

Job description

Overview

Looking for a candidate having at least 6+ years of experience in EDI Analyst who is willing to support our esteemed customer for onboarding partners (customers / vendors / ASPs / 3PLs) for it global supply chain management operations. This position is responsible for the full lifecycle of partner onboarding, from initial requirement gathering and documentation to post-go-live transaction monitoring. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of EDI standards, excellent coordination skills, and a proven ability to translate business needs into technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical contact for new trading partners during the onboarding phase.
• Conduct detailed meetings to understand and document the partner’s specific EDI business requirements and processes.
• Evaluate and interpret implementation guides (X12, EDIFACT) to define integration scope and complexity.
• Analyze the partner\'s EDI structure against our internal system capabilities.
• Create detailed Co-relation/Mapping Documents that translate external EDI segments and elements into internal system fields and vice-versa.
• Document any required data transformation, validation rules, and business logic necessary for a successful integration.
• Collaborate closely with the Middleware/Integration Development team for implementation of mapping documents and technical specifications
• Perform end-to-end testing (SIT and UAT) of the new EDI maps within the internal system environment as well as with parnter & business teams
• Monitor and track Golden Transactions immediately post go-live, troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Effectively working in a team environment, collaborating with internal & external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience working as an EDI Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role in an IT or Supply Chain environment.
• Should posses deep understanding of common EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT) and must have hands-on expereince with EDI (X12) files
• Thorough understanding of O2C (Order-to-Cash) and P2P (Procurement-to-Pay) business processes.
• Familiarity with various communication protocols (e.g., AS2, SFTP, FTP/S) and proficient in using EDI Integration platforms such as Dell Boomi
• Fair understanding of using / navigating through SAP UI (specifically in SD/MM modules related to O2C, and P2P) to facilitate troubleshooting and data validation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous partner integrations and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Willingness to work in IST / PST Timzone to support global operations.