Logistics Systems, Strategy and Analytics EDI Specialist - Marlborough, United States - TalentBurst, Inc.

    TalentBurst, Inc.
    TalentBurst, Inc. Marlborough, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Logistics Systems, Strategy and Analytics EDI Specialist - Senior
    6 Months +
    100% Remote


    • EDI Specialist with logistics and transportation piece is necessary to have
    • Not looking for an EDI Developer
    -100% remote position

    • Open to local candidates too
    -6-month assignment with the potential to extend

    • EDI experience worked within the 200 series transactions
    • JDA blue yonder is a plus
    • Excel experience is required
    • Power BI is a plus
    • Strong verbal and written skills needed
    LOGISTICS SYSTEMS, STRATEGY & ANALYTICS

    EDI SPECIALIST
    What Makes This Role Different?

    EDI Specialist is responsible for the on-boarding of external partners (transportation carriers and 3rd party logistics providers) on EDI to enable the flow of information between client and those partners.

    This key role in the organization is critical in ensuring accurate and reliable systemic data flows, providing visibility to client goods throughout the supply chain.

    EDI Specialist will monitor and follow up on compliance of EDI information, building key partnerships and relationships internally with various client Logistics teams and IT, as well as a wide network of external partners.


    What Can You Expect?
    " Partner with Logistics and IT teams to on-board new transportation carriers and 3rd party providers to the EDI program. Send and receive test data, review data for compliance to requirements.
    " Evaluate and enforce compliance to EDI program requirements with a focus on identifying and determining systemic versus operational EDI issues.
    " Research and execute action plans to address EDI issues and errors with external partners, escalating to the appropriate internal business partners for support when necessary.
    " Develop, analyze, and publish EDI exception and compliance reporting. Make recommendations to enhance and provide more effective and actionable reports and summaries.
    " Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with Logistics Operations, Freight Payment, Carrier Management, IT, and external carrier and provider partners.
    " Create, maintain, and conduct training to support EDI program. Effectively communicate impact and importance of specific data elements to ensure successful and timely EDI transmissions, respond to EDI questions, and provide additional 1:1 support.
    " Support documentation of current processes and mapping requirements around EDI, identifying process improvement areas.


    Skills Required to make you Successful:
    " Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
    " 2+ years of relevant experience working with EDI
    " Experience within Supply Chain / Logistics or Transportation a plus
    " Analytical approach to problem solving, leveraging strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)
    " Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships
    " Excellent critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail
    " Ability to work in a demanding, fast paced environment with proven ability to multi-task