Senior EDI Analyst

Vallen Distribution; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vallen Distribution is seeking a Senior EDI Specialist to analyze EDI requirements, develop maps, and manage IBM Sterling B2B Integrator configurations. You will ensure secure, reliable data exchange with trading partners and maintain EDI processes across the organization.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of EDI experience, including Infor M3 ERP, ANSI X12/XML/EDIFACT, and strong .NET skills. This role supports remote work and collaborates with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as an EDI specialist or in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with Infor M3 ERP and IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.
• Strong knowledge of ANSI X12, XML and EDIFACT standards.
• Experience onboarding trading partners and supporting production EDI environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and develop EDI mappings.
• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot EDI maps and processes.
• Configure and onboard new trading partners using IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.
• Support, maintain, and enhance integrations with trading partners.
• Monitor daily EDI transactions and resolve issues proactively.
• Document EDI processes, configurations, and technical specs.

Skills

EDI mapping

IBM Sterling

Partner onboarding

SQL/Oracle

EDI standards

AS2/SFTP/FTP

C#

ASP.NET

REST/SOAP

JSON/XML

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

5+ years EDI experience

Infor M3 ERP

Production EDI environments

Relational databases

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator

.NET (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core)

Visual Studio

Azure DevOps

IIS

Job description

Why Join Our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen's success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.

Benefits at Vallen

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
• 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
• Employee discounts through BenefitHub
• Advancement opportunities
• Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
• We accept applications on an ongoing basis

Position Summary

The Senior Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Specialist is responsible for analyzing EDI business requirements, developing, and maintaining EDI maps, configuring and supporting IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, testing EDI transactions, and establishing and maintaining communications with trading partners. This role is critical to ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient electronic data exchange across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and develop EDI mapping specifications.
• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot EDI maps and business processes.
• Configure and onboard new trading partners using IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.
• Support, maintain, and enhance integrations with existing trading partners.
• Monitor daily EDI transactions and communication processes, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Utilize EDI mapping tools, translation software, and cross-reference tables.
• Coordinate EDI testing, implementation, and production deployments.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external trading partners to resolve EDI-related issues.
• Document EDI processes, configurations, and technical specifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an EDI Specialist or in a similar role.
• Demonstrated participation in one or more full lifecycle Infor M3 ERP implementation projects.
• Proven experience supporting production EDI environments and trading partner onboarding.
• Working knowledge of EDI translation software and mapping tools.
• Solid understanding of ANSI X12, XML, and EDIFACT standards.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting EDI maps.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and communication protocols such as AS2, SFTP, FTP, and HTTPS.
• Experience working with relational databases, including SQL and Oracle.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft .NET technologies, including:

• C#
• NET
• NETMVC and ASP.NET Web API
• .NET Framework and .NET (Core/.NET 6+)
• RESTful API development and integration
• SOAP and XML Web Services
• JSON, XML, and XSLT
• Microsoft SQL Server
• T-SQL, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and query optimization
• Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Services) configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Entity Framework or NET
• Visual Studio and Azure DevOps (or similar source control/CI-CD tools)
• Windows Services and scheduled jobs
• Git or Azure DevOps Repositories for source control

• Experience designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise EDI APIs and integration solutions.
• Experience integrating IBM Sterling B2B Integrator with ERP systems, internal business applications, and third-party platforms using APIs and web services.
• Ability to troubleshoot and support production .NET applications, IIS-hosted services, SQL Server databases, and EDI integrations.
• Experience with authentication and security protocols, including OAuth, API Keys, SSL/TLS, and certificate management.
• Experience with Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ), background services, or other asynchronous processing technologies is a plus.
• 2-4+ years of ERP experience, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience supporting Infor M3 EDI.
• Experience supporting production environments, performing root cause analysis, and implementing performance improvements for enterprise integration solutions.

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