EDI Specialist

Full-time
Latam
Posted 2 weeks ago

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced EDI Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be entrusted with the design, development, and implementation of EDI systems, ensuring seamless and efficient business transactions with our valued clients. The successful candidate will possess a robust background in EDI systems, demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Location: On-site position for Paraguay and Bolivia. Working on US Central Time Zone.

About the Company:
Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency.

Job Description:

This person will be responsible for the daily operations and monitoring of the EDI software and will manage the EDI tasks and processing transactions between the company, customers, and suppliers. Create and maintain documentation related to EDI. Continually improve or enhance EDI systems. Monitor EDI processes to ensure that all transmission issues are resolved in a timely manner. This position will also be overseeing ERP and WMS operations. This position requires the ability to troubleshoot technical issues by applying analytical thinking and knowledge.

Key Responsabilities:

  • Monitoring systems activities to ensure that all interfaces and applications are working as required
  • Provide daily support for operations and site activities, including receiving warehousing, shipping, and inventory control processes
  • Documenting and performing test scripts to thoroughly test new enhancements and software fixes
  • Generating/monitoring systems reports, and performance as required
  • Interfacing with operations management and end users to provide required systems training/knowledge
  • Perform reconciliation of transactions
  • Coordinate with appropriate EDI vendors
  • Monitor inbound and outbound electronic documents
  • Interact with 3rd party vendor websites in maintaining a productive EDI relationship
  • Ensure proper handling and timely processing of electronic data files
  • Coordinate file transfers between systems, business partners, and customers.
  • Keeps equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, requiring preventive maintenance, calling for repairs
  • Manage, plan, and guide the daily activities of the electronic data interchange department
  • Communicating job expectations and monitoring employees; ensures employees are adhering to policies and procedures
  • Manage all direct reports in the EDI department. Which include but are not limited to, daily work assignments, schedules, timecards, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions when necessary
  • Maintains an environment of development and recognition
  • Project manage the onboarding of new EDI trading partners and coordinate new Blue Yonder WMS implementation requirements

Technical Qualifications:

  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with NetSuite
  • Experience in data entry
  • Experience with DiCentral is preferred
  • Experience with True Commerce is preferred
  • Experience in retail is a plus
  • Experience in reporting is a plus

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to analyze information
  • Ability to maintain the security of confidential information
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to follow up and maintain timelines
  • Ability to work with details and perform work accurately
  • Flexible and adaptive attitude to changing business needs and a fast-paced work environment
  • Proven ability to work well within a team environment while accomplishing individual projects

Education and Experience:

  • The candidate should have over 5 years of working experience or an equivalent combination of education
    and experience.
  • A GED or High School Diploma with a background in Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT),
    or a related scientific discipline is preferred.

Job Features

Job CategoryEDI Specialist
TypeRemote
Time ZoneUS Central Time Zone

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