Sr SAP EDI Functional Consultant with Open text
Remote/offshore From India
Contract role
Role Overview
The Senior SAP EDI Consultant is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and support of EDI integrations within SAP environments, with a strong focus on OpenText. This role ensures seamless data exchange between SAP systems and external trading partners, supporting mission‑critical business processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement EDI solutions using OpenText mapping with the Customer EDI Profile.
- Configure and customize SAP IDocs for various business scenarios (e.g., ORDERS, INVOIC, ASN, etc.).
- Manage trading partner onboarding, communication protocols (AS2, SFTP, FTP, VAN), and document mapping.
- Develop and maintain mapping specifications for ANSI X12, EDIFACT, TRADACOMS, Flat Files and XML formats.
- Drive AS‑IS / TO‑BE process discussions, fit‑gap analysis, and solution blueprinting.
- Integrate SAP with external systems using SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, and OpenText Active Applications.
- Support building new connectivity and ensure secure data exchange.
- Enable and support EDI hypercare for core processes such as Order-to-Cash.
- Collaborate with functional teams (SD, MM, FI) to gather requirements and deliver robust EDI solutions.
- SAP Sales & Distribution Functional Knowledge specific to EDI.
Required Skills & Experience
- 7 to10+ years of experience in SAP EDI integration.
- Hands‑on experience with OpenText B2B Managed Services and SAP IDoc processing.
- Strong understanding of EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT), communication protocols, and partner onboarding.
- Experience with SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, and Sterling Integrator is a plus.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting EDI errors and managing EDI queues and reprocessing.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP ECC, S/4HANA and SAP Integration Suite.
- Familiarity with OpenText Active Applications (e.g., Active Orders, Active Invoices).
Build, Test & Deployment
- Prepare and review Functional Design Documents (FDD/FSD) and interface specifications.
- Support and lead SIT, UAT, Cutover, and Hypercare phases.
- Collaborate with ABAP and integration teams for custom developments.
Stakeholder & Delivery Management
- Coordinate with partners, offshore/onshore teams, and regional business users.
- Provide knowledge transfer and documentation for AMS and support teams.
- Support defect resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.