EDI Specialist

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced EDI Specialist for a contract, remote-friendly role. You will support ongoing EDI management, maintenance, and optimization, collaborating with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely electronic document exchanges across functions.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, partner onboarding, and driving data integration improvements, with a focus on ANSI X12, ERP integrations, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting EDI environments.
• Strong understanding of ANSI X12 transaction sets and EDI communication protocols.
• Experience with EDI mapping, testing, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and system integrations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily EDI transactions and monitor data flow to ensure successful processing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve EDI errors, mapping issues, and system integration problems.
• Configure, test, and maintain EDI transactions including but not limited to 850, 810, 856, 940, and 945 documents.
• Coordinate onboarding and implementation activities for new trading partners.
• Analyze EDI requirements and develop mapping specifications to support business needs.
• Work closely with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve transmission and data discrepancies.
• Monitor EDI performance and proactively identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Create and maintain documentation related to EDI processes, standards, mappings, and workflows.
• Support ERP, WMS, and TMS integrations connected to EDI transactions.
• Assist with system upgrades, testing initiatives, and process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with customer, vendor, and industry EDI standards and requirements.

Skills

EDI troubleshooting

Mapping specifications

Data analysis

ERP integrations

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

SPS Commerce

TrueCommerce

Cleo

OpenText

Gentran

SQL

Job description

EDI Specialist (Contract)

Location: Remote / Work-From-Home Flexibility Available

Job Type: Contract

Schedule: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced EDI Specialist to support the ongoing management, maintenance, and optimization of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes. This contract role offers work-from-home flexibility and is ideal for someone with strong technical troubleshooting skills, experience working with trading partners, and a passion for improving data integration processes.

The EDI Specialist will collaborate with internal teams, customers, vendors, and third-party providers to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient electronic document exchanges across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily EDI transactions and monitor data flow to ensure successful processing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve EDI errors, mapping issues, and system integration problems.
• Configure, test, and maintain EDI transactions including but not limited to 850, 810, 856, 940, and 945 documents.
• Coordinate onboarding and implementation activities for new trading partners.
• Analyze EDI requirements and develop mapping specifications to support business needs.
• Work closely with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve transmission and data discrepancies.
• Monitor EDI performance and proactively identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Create and maintain documentation related to EDI processes, standards, mappings, and workflows.
• Support ERP, WMS, and TMS integrations connected to EDI transactions.
• Assist with system upgrades, testing initiatives, and process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with customer, vendor, and industry EDI standards and requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting EDI environments.
• Strong understanding of ANSI X12 transaction sets and EDI communication protocols.
• Experience with EDI mapping, testing, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and system integrations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EDI platforms such as SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce, Cleo, OpenText, Gentran, or similar solutions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of SQL or database querying tools.
• Previous experience in a remote or hybrid work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.