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# EDI Lead

- **Company:** Job Cloud Inc.
- **Location:** Northbrook, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, ASC X12 Standards, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing, Communications Protocols, Data Validation, Database Queries, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), UN Electronic Data Interchange for Administration Commerce and Transport, IDoc, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle (Applications), SAP (Applications), Software Requirements Analysis, System Integration Testing, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), SAP Integration Solutions, Boomi, Information Technology, OpenText, IBM Sterling Suite
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/43639c08-0d02-4fcd-8e1b-5bf3aa492ce0/edi-lead

## About the Role

* Technical Expertise:

 * Strong knowledge of EDI standards (ANSI X12, EDIFACT, VDA).

 * Experience with EDI translation tools (e.g., IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, OpenText, Boomi, or Seeburger).

 * Familiarity with communication protocols (AS2, FTP/SFTP, HTTPS).

 * Understanding of ERP integration (e.g., SAP IDocs, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).

 * Professional Skills:

 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client-facing interactions.

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

 * Experience in Agile or Waterfall project management methodologies.

 * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field., * Experience with Cloud-based EDI platforms.

 * Basic knowledge of SQL for data validation and troubleshooting.

 * Industry-specific experience (e.g., Retail, Healthcare/HIPAA, or Logistics).

## Description

1. Requirement Gathering & Analysis

 * Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data exchange needs (e.g., Purchase Orders, Invoices, Shipping Notices).

 * Perform gap analysis between existing EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT) and internal system requirements.

 * Document detailed functional and technical specifications for the mapping team.

 2. Coordination & Project Management

 * Onsite-Offshore Liaison: Act as the bridge between the client site and the offshore delivery center to ensure tasks are understood and deadlines are met.

 * Partner Onboarding: Lead the technical onboarding process for new trading partners, including communication setup (AS2, SFTP, VAN).

 * Status Reporting: Provide regular updates to management regarding project milestones, risks, and production stability.

 3. Technical Oversight & Testing

 * Oversee Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

 * Review EDI maps and translation logic to ensure compliance with partner guidelines.

 * Troubleshoot complex production issues, including data errors, transmission failures, and mapping discrepancies.

 4. Governance & Strategy

 * Maintain comprehensive documentation of trading partner profiles and mapping cross-references.

 * Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the EDI ecosystem.

 * Ensure adherence to industry security standards and data privacy regulations.