EDI Analyst

Stryker Corporation; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation is seeking an EDI Analyst to join the Accounts Payable team in Oak Brook, IL. You will monitor and reduce EDI transaction errors, analyze data, and partner with vendors to improve processing efficiency.

The role focuses on root cause analysis, KPI reporting, and cross-functional collaboration, with responsibilities to train teammates and support daily AP operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume corporate AP environment with vendor relations and payment processing.
• Ability to read and interpret EDI segments and elements.
• Understanding end-to-end AP processes and impacts on stock replenishment and drop ship.
• Ability to assess cross-functional impacts from finance and receiving transactions.
• Proven ability to build relationships with vendors, merchants, and AR teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes.
• Experience handling large data sets and translating data into insights.
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivots, and lookups; also Word/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis – Build and review reports to spot EDI errors and data discrepancies.
• Critical Thinking – Identify root causes of errors and collaborate on sustainable solutions.
• KPI Reporting – Create KPI scorecards for processing accuracy and error types.
• Continuous Improvement – Propose and implement workflow improvements for EDI.
• Cross Functional Collaboration – Lead teams to drive accuracy during error resolution.
• Training – Provide training and ongoing support to business partners and AP.
• Support – Assist manager in daily department operations.

Skills

Data Analysis

Critical Thinking

KPI Reporting

Continuous Improvement

Cross Functional Collaboration

Training

Support

Vendor Relationships

EDI Knowledge

Excel

Communication

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The EDI Analyst will be a key member of the Accounts Payable team, reporting to the EDI Supervisor. The primary role of the EDI Analyst is to support the accuracy and efficiency of EDI invoice processing. This individual will work to monitor and reduce transaction errors and pending items through root cause analysis and partnering with vendors and business partners. They will review and evaluate current processes and procedures to identify gaps and inefficiencies and provide recommendations for process improvements that enhance efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Data Analysis – Build and review reports to identify EDI transaction errors, data discrepancies, and opportunities to improve processing accuracy and efficiency.
• Critical Thinking – Evaluate EDI exception errors, unusual transactions, and process gaps to determine root causes and collaborate with vendors for long-term, sustainable solutions.
• KPI Reporting – Develop and provide KPI scorecards on invoice processing accuracy rate, EDI rejection rate, and types of errors.
• Continuous Improvement – Identify and implement opportunities to improve EDI processes and workflows, increasing efficiency and overall effectiveness.
• Cross Functional Collaboration – Lead cross functional teams throughout the EDI error resolution process to drive accuracy and efficiency.
• Training – Provide training and continuous support to business partners and A/P team members.
• Support – Collaborate with the manager to oversee daily operations of the department.

Who You Are

You are a strong problem solver and critical thinker who enjoys working with data to inform key decisions. You work effectively both independently and collaboratively, partnering with stakeholders to identify solutions and improve processes. You are passionate about continuous improvement and consistently look for ways to enhance efficiency and outcomes.

Required Skills

• Previous experience in a high-volume, corporate Accounts Payable environment, with a strong understanding of vendor relationships, billing practices, payment terms, and payment processing.
• Working knowledge of EDI, including the ability to read and interpret segments and elements.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, with exposure to accounting and finance impacts related to stock replenishment and drop ship activity.
• Ability to understand cross-functional impacts from finance and receiving transactions.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, merchants, and Accounts Receivable teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate issues and identify root causes.
• Experience working with large data sets, including extracting, analyzing, and translating data into actionable business insights (e.g., segmentation, aggregation, basic statistics).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), along with Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear, professional reports and correspondence using proper business language and grammar.

Preferred Skills

• SAP.
• Knowledge of common EDI transactions and error handling practices.
• Intermediate to advanced data analysis skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with exposure to process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma – informal experience is fine).
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and process consistency.

Compensation Details

$66,000 - $82,600 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.