1. Job Purpose
Primary purpose of the role
IT EDI Integration/Mapping Specialist is responsible for analyzing mapping requirements, developing EDI maps, testing and supporting IT EDI/B2B solutions with external platforms of our trading partners (e.g. customers, suppliers, carriers) with internal business applications. Additional responsibilities include communication setup (AS2, ftp, sFTP), trading partner setup, business process setup, and EDI system configuration.
2. Key Accountabilities
Main areas of focus and accountability of the role – detail in order of importance the main areas of accountability of the role:
1 Works with Solutions Owners, Solutions Analysts, Business Owners and Customers to translate requirements into solutions to meet business needs.
2 Implements EDI/B2B solutions within IT projects meeting customer needs but also in line with overall standards and guidelines.
3 Review, manage, and support detailed designs based on documented requirements on EDI/B2B new requests and enhancements.
4 Consistent and reliable delivery execution of activities to defined service levels, schedules, and budget
5 Provide input for process efficiencies within the overall design
6 Provide expertise to the design process as requested
7 Responds to unfamiliar, undefined, unexpected, or unstable situations with the professionally prescribed standard response. Uses standard analytical tools and rules to determine root cause and resolve the broad range of application problems
8 Define delivery schedules and ensure execution to plan for assigned deliverables. Lead small scale internal projects as necessary. Coordinate delivery across IT teams
9 Demonstrates command of and applies complex tools and systems. (knowledge)
10 Contributes towards technological developments within domain or technology (D&B includes Design, development, test
& Deployment activities)
4. Knowledge, Experience & Skills
The knowledge, experience and skills required to undertake the level at a fully competent level:
Skills
Education & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, Software Engineering, Computer Science or Logistics Management with 5+ years of technical hands-on experience EDI/B2B solutions
Master's degree in Business Administration, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Logistics Management with 2+ years of technical hands-on experience in EDI/B2B solutions
Experience • Industry experience in B2B/EDI software – IBM Sterling B2Bi versions 6.1 and 6.2
• Upgrade experience with IBM Sterling B2Bi
• Experience with SDLC (design, test, implementation, deployment and management of applications and services).
• Logistics Experience – Transportation Management, Load Tender bookings, Shipment Status Updates, and Invoicing
Specialist
Knowledge & Skills • Expertise in EDI Standards ANSI X12 and EDIFACT.
• Strong knowledge of B2Bi business process (bpml, GPM, JDBC, code lists)
• Strong knowledge of B2Bi Map Editor
• Strong knowledge on XML/XSLT, delimited and fixed length flat file structures.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of windows, MS SQL server, and linux
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols like SOAP, AS2, http / https, FTP / SFTP / FTPS / OFTP / Web Services.
• API integration
• AI experience
• Solid software engineering skills and willingness to learn new technologies
Interpersonal &
Communication
Skills • Ability to work on own initiative
• Good team working skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team and prioritize work
