EDI & Vendor Data Analyst

The Paper Store, Inc.; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate office in Acton, MA

Job summary

TPS Group Holdings LLC is seeking an EDI & Vendor Data Analyst to own the day-to-day EDI operations, onboarding dozens of trading partners, and maintaining vendor master data across systems.

You will troubleshoot EDI transactions (850/855/856/810), coordinate testing with vendors, and drive process improvements while partnering with Buying, Distribution, and Finance. 3+ days on site at the Acton, MA corporate office are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with ability to trace failed transactions to root cause.
• Experience with EDI and vendor data management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EDI transaction flows and investigate exceptions.
• Onboard vendors and manage vendor master data across systems.
• Triage and resolve EDI errors with vendors and internal teams.
• Test and production-implement onboarding for dozens of partners per year.
• Coordinate EDI testing with stakeholders and ensure readiness.
• Own EDI onboarding process and vendor data across ERP/retail systems.
• Document procedures and vendor requirements; maintain troubleshooting guides.
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual work.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Data mapping

EDI systems

Vendor onboarding

Vendor data

Troubleshooting

Automation tools

ERP integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

EDI translator

ERP systems

Merchandising system

Integration platforms

Job description

TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store and Uncharted, is all about transforming daily routines into joyful escapes that inspire and surprise. Our mission is to connect with every customer through carefully chosen products, immersive shopping experiences, and service that goes the extra mile, creating a space that sparks joy with every visit.Position Overview: The EDI & Vendor Data Analyst owns the day-to-day operation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of TPS's Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment, along with vendor onboarding and vendor master data. This role serves as the operational subject matter expert for TPS's managed EDI platform and the transaction flows that connect TPS with its trading partners.As TPS grows its vendor base and expands EDI adoption, this is a high-impact role focused on onboarding new trading partners, keeping transactions flowing, reducing manual work across Buying, Distribution, and Finance, and managing the vendor onboarding process from start to finish.The EDI & Vendor Data Analyst reports directly to the Manager, Enterprise Applications.What You’ll DoBe a TPS brand ambassador.Monitor EDI transaction flows daily and investigate exceptions and failures.Support EDI documents including 850 Purchase Orders, 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgments, 856 Advance Ship Notices, compliant shipping labels, and 810 Invoices.Troubleshoot and resolve EDI errors in a timely manner, coordinating with vendors, internal teams, and technology partners.Manage vendor EDI onboarding from requirements gathering through testing and production implementation for dozens of new trading partners each year.Coordinate EDI testing with vendors and internal stakeholders and confirm production readiness.Own the vendor onboarding process and vendor master data, including vendor setup in the merchandising system and related systems.Troubleshoot vendor record onboarding and cross-system vendor data issues.Serve as the primary operational subject matter expert for the EDI platform, including user administration, account management, and configuration.Manage the EDI service provider relationship, track service performance, and escalate issues when appropriate.Track EDI performance and recurring issues and recommend corrective actions with vendors and internal teams.Develop and maintain an EDI onboarding roadmap that prioritizes vendors based on transaction volume, labor savings, error reduction, vendor importance, implementation complexity, and business priorities.Identify opportunities for new EDI documents, purchase order automation, and process improvements.Maintain EDI procedures, vendor documentation, trading partner requirements, and troubleshooting guides.Cross-train with and provide backup support for product data and other business systems functions as needed.Who You AreYou have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.You understand retail purchase order, receiving, and accounts payable processes and how EDI supports them.You have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and can trace failed transactions to their root cause.You are highly organized and comfortable managing multiple vendors, issues, and projects simultaneously.You communicate professionally with vendors and can hold external partners accountable to agreed-upon requirements and timelines.You have strong Excel skills. Experience with SQL, data mapping, or integration platforms is a plus.Experience working with a managed EDI service or EDI translator is a plus.Experience with vendor master data and vendor setup in an ERP or retail merchandising system is a plus.You have strong documentation skills and can create clear procedures and vendor requirements.You are interested in using automation and AI tools to reduce manual, repetitive work.You can work a minimum of 3+ days per week at the Corporate Office in Acton, MA.You maintain a professional presentation in attire, demeanor, and appearance.TPS Group Holdings LLC is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local, or federal law.The pay range on this posting reflects what the company reasonably expects to pay for at this location at the time of this posting.