EDI Analyst

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries. You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Job Description

• Direct and administer the EDI environment for our Manufacturing and Distribution sites inclusive of engagements using third-party providers such as SPS Commerce.
• Support the setup and the run business (including systems monitoring, problem analysis & resolution, customer communication/de-escalation, service level management). This will be done in close collaboration with the Arvato world-wide EDI team (Germany and Malaysia) along with our direct retail EDI provider SPS Commerce.
• Act as an EAI subject matter expert for various parties: Customers (internal, external), Sales team, other IT groups.
• Have exposure in educating internal customers on business systems and procedures and working with other analysts.

Additional Responsibilities

• Development EAI solutions, mainly based on EDI industry standards.
• EAI System Monitoring (EDI SAP PI and SAP Integration Processing) along with Seeburger.
• Structure and administer EAI environment (e.g. folder, connections) in conjunction with the Infrastructure team.
• Support run business: support all aspects of existing EAI setup. Ensure customer-, legal and internal specifications and requirements are met at all times. Ensure that all documentation is kept current.
• Subject Matter Expert: Help other groups with EAI-related requests for their needs (take part in IT estimations, feasibility studies, error analysis; provide training/knowledge transfer, recommend solutions).
• Directing contractors and other external resources when acting as the EDI project lead to ensure deliverables are completed on‑time and under budget.
• Responsible for EDI data testing which includes liaising with testing team and overlooking the testing process and results.
• Liaising between management, clients, and the SAP ERP team to setup infrastructure and validate project assignments.

Qualifications

• Experience with IT Enterprise Application Integration Application systems. Heavily weighted to SAP XI/PI.
• X.12, XML, and/or EDifact experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with SAP Integration technologies (ALE/Idoc, XI, PI, SOAP, Seeburger).
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• 1-2 years of SAP Functional Knowledge (any of the following modules PP, SD, MM, FI, CO, etc).
• EDI Transaction Set experience; 850, 855, 856, 810, 940, 945 or equivalent XML map experience with the same transaction sets.
• Experience working with large trading partners in retail-, movie- or high-tech industry.
• Experience working with Webmethods.
• Experience with Azure Logic Apps preferred.
• General Programming experience: preferable ABAP.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Self-handed working style.
• Follow through.
• Commitment.
• Flexibility.
• Drive for results.
• Good communication- and presentation skills.
• Background in Computer Science, IT management, Engineering, Mathematics (BA or Master degree preferred).
• 3+ years within customer facing business which utilizes EAI and/or IT Applications: Programming, Configuration and Systems Analysis or poses all equivalent technical skills.
• 3+ years experience with highly integrated and automated applications utilizing EDI communication methods or poses all equivalent knowledge and practical experience with the aforementioned EDI transaction sets and required technical skills.
• 3+ years experience in high-tech manufacturing, high-tech or retail industry or poses all equivalent technical skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.

EEO Statement

We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. We welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience.