EDI Analyst: Data-Driven Process Optimizer

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

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.