EDI Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an experienced EDI Specialist to support the ongoing management, maintenance, and optimization of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes. This contract role offers work-from-home flexibility and is ideal for someone with strong technical troubleshooting skills, experience working with trading partners, and a passion for improving data integration processes. The EDI Specialist will collaborate with internal teams, customers, vendors, and third-party providers to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient electronic document exchanges across multiple business functions. Location: Remote / Work-From-Home flexibility available; based out of Milwaukee, WI with a hybrid workplace model.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily EDI transactions and monitor data flow to ensure successful processing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve EDI errors, mapping issues, and system integration problems.
• Configure, test, and maintain EDI transactions including but not limited to 850, 810, 856, 940, and 945 documents.
• Coordinate onboarding and implementation activities for new trading partners.
• Analyze EDI requirements and develop mapping specifications to support business needs.
• Work closely with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve transmission and data discrepancies.
• Monitor EDI performance and proactively identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Create and maintain documentation related to EDI processes, standards, mappings, and workflows.
• Support ERP, WMS, and TMS integrations connected to EDI transactions.
• Assist with system upgrades, testing initiatives, and process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with customer, vendor, and industry EDI standards and requirements.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience supporting EDI environments.
• Strong understanding of ANSI X12 transaction sets and EDI communication protocols.
• Experience with EDI mapping, testing, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and system integrations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EDI platforms such as SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce, Cleo, OpenText, Gentran, or similar solutions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of SQL or database querying tools.
• Previous experience in a remote or hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

$30.00 - $40.00/hr

Schedule

Full-Time