Edi – Electronic Data Interchange

Purpose:

As a EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) Analyst you will lead our organization’s EDI initiatives. This role will involve the design, implementation, management, and troubleshooting of complex EDI solutions to ensure seamless data exchange between the organization, its trading partners, and potentially other third-party systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of EDI standards, protocols, and best practices, along with the ability to analyze and optimize business processes through EDI solutions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with both technical teams and non-technical customer representatives are a must.

Job (requirements):

EDI Solution Management

• Design, implement, and manage end-to-end EDI solutions across various platforms and systems.
• Develop and maintain EDI mappings, translations, and workflows to support business processes.
• Ensure compliance with EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT, XML, etc.) and protocols (AS2, FTP/SFTP, VAN).
• Manage and support the onboarding of new trading partners, including defining requirements, testing, and deployment.
• Oversee EDI system integration with ERP systems, supply chain platforms, and other internal business applications.

Technical Troubleshooting and Support

• Perform root cause analysis of EDI issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and trading partners for EDI-related issues.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security of all EDI transactions.

Process Improvement and Optimization

• Recommend and implement automation solutions to reduce manual intervention in EDI processes.

Documentation and Compliance

• Create and maintain comprehensive EDI documentation, including mappings, processes, and partner specifications.
• Ensure all EDI processes comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular audits of EDI transactions and data flows to ensure compliance.

Customer Communication & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary EDI point of contact for trading partners and customers, ensuring timely and professional communication
• Facilitate technical discussions with customers to gather EDI requirements and address integration needs

Person (requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with EDI implementations, integrations, and support.
• Extensive knowledge of EDI standards and protocols, including X12, EDIFACT, XML, JSON, AS2, FTP, SFTP, and VAN.
• Strong expertise in EDI mapping and translation tools (e.g.,TLE, Sterling Integrator, BizTalk, etc.).
• Experience integrating EDI solutions with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
• Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages for data analysis and automation.
• Experience with cloud-based EDI solutions (e.g., Boomi).
• Knowledge of API integrations and hybrid EDI/API solutions.
• Experience with automation tools and robotic process automation (RPA) in EDI processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We offer:

• 12 months employment contract
• Ambitious and motivating challenges
• Regular working hours (Monday to Friday)
• Competitive benefits package including contributory pension scheme, private health insurance.
• Work with a diverse team with varying backgrounds

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire. 

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.