Manager of IT EDI & QA

Bunzl Distribution NA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an IT Manager specializing in EDI and QA. In this dynamic role, you will lead a team to enhance EDI processes, ensuring seamless integration with trading partners. Your expertise in data analysis and project management will be crucial as you develop and implement best practices in a collaborative environment. This innovative firm, a leader in the distribution industry, offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401k with company match. Embrace this opportunity for professional growth and make a significant impact on the company's success.

Benefits

401k with company match

Competitive salaries

Comfortable work environment

Full range of benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EDI and management experience required.
• Strong project management and data analysis skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage EDI and QA teams, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with business teams for prioritization of requests.

Skills

EDI Management

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or equivalent experience

Tools

Gentran

SPS Fulfillment

Ariba

Coupa

IBM system i (AS/400, iSeries)

Job description

Bunzl Distribution 01
One CityPlace
Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63141, USA

The IT Manager, EDI & QA will work closely with business teams to prioritize and manage activities related to EDI and QA processes. This person will establish and uphold department guidelines and policies. Motivate and assist team members in completing assignments and assist with the development of career goals and the management and professional capabilities of staff.

Responsibilities:

• Manage tasks and assignments for the EDI and QA Teams
• Provide regular communication to IT management.
• Collaborate with business teams in prioritizing requests.
• Oversee and participate in the definition, design, and development of new EDI and QA tools to ensure best practices.
• Assist and manage the setup, creation, and implementation of existing EDI solutions to support Bunzl’s business objectives and priorities.
• Manage validation process for application changes.
• Discover, recommend, develop, and implement best practices that produce repeatable and predictable results.
• Work directly with trading partners to clarify business issues, identify technical solutions, and complete integration.
• Adhere to change control process and procedures.
• Ensure products/solutions developed meet end-user requirements, are documented, and implemented with no defects.
• Proficient with customer and vendor EDI integrations using XML, X12, EDIFACT and other formats.
• Knowledge of customer and vendor integrations using AS2, HTTPS, SFTP, VAN and other communication protocols
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with EDI Configuration and Data Mapping.
• Experience with EDI translation software (i.e. Gentran)
• Background with IBM system i (AS/400, iSeries)
• Experience working with 3rd party tools like SPS Fulfillment, Ariba, Coupa, etc.
• Experience with testing methodologies

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in IT related study area or equivalent experience
• 5+ years EDI experience
• 5+ years management experience
• Team oriented and self-motivated – quickly able to grasp complex concepts
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively, listen, and collaborate to achieve strategic advantages for both Bunzl and our trading partners.
• Experience with Gentran translation software is a plus
• Experience with Trailblazer and ECS Managed File Transfer software is a plus
• Developing and implementing X12 EDI distribution documents (including but not limited to 810, 820, 824, 845, 846, 850, 855, 856, 867, 875, 880, 894, 940, 945)
• Understanding of data structures and data mapping
• Strong project management skills: ability to prioritize and coordinate diverse tasks.
• Excellent data analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively, to listen, and to collaborate, arriving at solutions that achieve a strategic advantage for both Bunzl and our trading partners.
• Experience with Windows and IBMi (iSeries) platforms
• Distribution and grocery industry experience is a major plus – order to cash process
• Working knowledge of the supply chain process is a plus

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.