Electronic Data Interchange Analyst

CBTS; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is looking for an experienced AS/400 Gentran EDI Analyst for a 6-month remote contract. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of EDI experience, specifically with Gentran, and strong AS400/iSeries expertise. Responsibilities include managing EDI transactions, developing maps, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with various internal teams. This role offers competitive pay of $60-$65 per hour on a W-2 basis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Gentran EDI mapping and support.
• Strong expertise in AS400/iSeries environments.
• Good understanding of ANSI X12 EDI standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage EDI processes using Gentran for inbound and outbound transactions.
• Develop and maintain EDI maps and trading partner setups.
• Monitor EDI transmissions and resolve transaction failures.

Skills

EDI knowledge (supply chain e.g., 810, 850, 856, 997)

AS400/iSeries expertise

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Job description

6 Month Contract - AS/400 Gentran EDI Analyst - 100% Remote -Pay $60 -$65.00/hr W-2 Only

Key Skills: EDI (supply chain e.g., 810, 850, 856, 997), AS400 - No C2C, No OPT

CBTS is searching for an experienced Gentran EDI Analyst with strong AS400/iSeries expertise to support, maintain, and enhance our enterprise EDI environment. This role will play a critical part in managing daily EDI transactions, integrating trading partners, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring seamless data exchange between internal business applications and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support EDI processes using Gentran for inbound and outbound transactions (e.g., 810, 850, 856, 997).
• Develop, configure, and maintain EDI maps and trading partner setups.
• Monitor daily EDI transmissions, proactively identify issues, and resolve transaction failures.
• Integrate EDI transactions with back-end systems running on IBM i (AS400).
• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service) to analyze and document business requirements.
• Troubleshoot and debug EDI and AS400-related errors, including job queues, data queues, and CL programs.
• Onboard new trading partners, ensuring compliance with EDI standards and partner specifications.
• Maintain EDI documentation, maps, and trading partner configurations.
• Support EDI testing, validation, and production cutovers.
• Participate in modernization initiatives to integrate legacy EDI with newer platforms or ERP systems.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Gentran EDI mapping, configuration, and support.
• Strong technical expertise working with AS400/iSeries environments (CL, RPG preferred).
• Solid understanding of ANSI X12 EDI standards and common transaction sets (e.g., 850, 810, 856, 997).
• Experience with communication protocols such as FTP, SFTP, AS2, and VAN.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot EDI transactions and system logs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating EDI with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP ERP, Oracle E-Business Suite, or JD Edwards).
• Knowledge of XML, flat file formats, and EDI modernization strategies.
• Prior involvement in EDI migration or transformation projects.
• Familiarity with supply chain or retail trading partner networks.

CBTS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.