Electronic Data Interchange Analyst

Company: Friedman's Home Improvement
Location: Petaluma
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Summary: The EDI Analyst I/II is hands-on role that requires managing day-to-day operations of Friedman's EDI network and expanding to our existing vendor community, which will become critical to Friedman's core procurement and invoice matching business functions. The EDI Analyst I/II provides technical support during and after implementation for EDI applications. This position responds to inquiries regarding EDI issues with enrollment, Purchase Order (PO) transmissions, PO acknowledgements, ship notices, and invoices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Analyze, identify, coordinate, and resolve EDI transmissions and rejections issues and errorsProvide support for all EDI-related issues and errors, including auditing and resolving issues on various third-party portalsEvaluate vendor contractual requirements to propose and implement process improvements and process measurementsProvide effective EDI interface specifications and coordinate with all external partners and facilitate expansion to all FHI vendorsActively monitor EDI transaction flow through post implementations, identify challenges and work with the appropriate internal, third party and/or vendors to correct issues timely and accuratelyDesign and maintain all EDI maps to ensure compliance to all business requirements and analyze all EDI implementations and recommend improvements to processes and coordinate with trading partners to resolve all issues effectivelyPrepare and maintain test data, perform various tests on all EDI maps, prepare all required documents, evaluate reports, design everyday logs on everyday basis and document all failed translation processesPrepare all documents according to required guidelines and manage all communication with vendors or external partners and assist to develop all EDI applications Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of EDI platforms
• Knowledge of merchandise procurement, receipt, and invoice matching processes
• Advanced skill using Microsoft Excel
• Systems integration experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and must be highly organized
• Ability to work and prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent reconciliation, research and analytical skill
• MS Office
• Works both independently and as well as in a team environment
  We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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