EDI Technician – 11218SJR

Proactive.IT Appointments Limited; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics technology provider is seeking an experienced EDI Technician in West Drayton to deliver innovative EDI solutions. You will collaborate with teams to ensure effective EDI interfaces, requiring at least 2 years of experience in the logistics or freight industry. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role, which offers a salary of £45k – 60k per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering EDI solutions in logistics or freight.
• Proven experience with a variety of EDI interfaces including APIs.
• Hands-on knowledge of multiple EDI formats.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders for EDI requests.
• Collaborate to deliver effective EDI solutions.
• Monitor and enhance EDI system performance.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Understanding of IT concepts

Interest in business development

Tools

Seeburger

Inobiz

Lobster EDI

AS400 systems

Cargowise

Job description

11218SJR

£45k – 60k per year

EDI Technician

We are working on behalf of our client, a highly regarded logistics business based in the West Drayton area, to recruit an experienced EDI Specialist. This role offers the chance to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team and play a key role in delivering innovative EDI solutions to support business growth.

You will have hands-on experience delivering a wide variety of EDI interfaces, including APIs, and working with multiple EDI formats. Knowledge of platforms such as Seeburger, Inobiz, or Lobster EDI would be particularly advantageous. Experience with AS400 systems or Cargowise is also desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal staff, stakeholders, and external partners to gather and understand both business and technical requirements for new EDI requests.
• Collaborate with IT teams and external technicians to deliver robust, effective, and well-designed EDI solutions.
• Support testing, business implementation, and training activities as required.
• Monitor and enhance the performance of EDI systems, investigating/fixing errors and identifying opportunities for improvements.
• Assist with system upgrades and patches alongside the Infrastructure team.
• Stay up to date with trends in EDI technologies and provide guidance to management.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively across IT and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and build positive relationships across the business.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and analysis skills.
• Solid understanding of IT concepts and adaptability to changing business needs.
• Demonstrated interest in business and business development.

Qualifications & Background

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering EDI solutions, ideally within the logistics or freight industry.

EDI Technician

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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