EDI Job Opportunities, Permanent Position

Position: Data Acquisition Analyst
Date Posted: 8/22/2011
Location: Parsippany, NJ

The Company

Edifice is an information services company specializing in the collection, analysis and distribution of point-of-sale data used by retailers and suppliers to improve their supply chain efficiencies. We enable collaboration between retailers and suppliers by providing POS reporting, analysis training, and support services. Visit our website for a list of the great brands we support in growing their retailer and supplier businesses: www.edificeinfo.com

Job Purpose:

The Data Acquisition Specialist is responsible for high volume EDI integration, data acquisition of all types, associated data processing and assistance in the development of programs and procedures for trading partners, business users, and in-house developers. This position will work on a Sunday to Thursday schedule with Sundays worked from home. The bulk of the weekly hours will occur Sunday through Wednesday. We will provide full training on the Softshare EDI application for a qualified candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Process daily production data for large number of in-bound and out-bound transaction sets on a Sunday-through-Thursday schedule
• Assist in implementation of new EDI processes and files.
• Troubleshoot incoming data transmission issues and contact originator to resolve.
• Communicate issues, status, resolution and other pertinent issues among appropriate parties, including customers, trading partners, Edifice in-house team, and other contacts as required.
• Perform testing of set-up and processing capabilities and cross-referencing to ensure data integrity.
• Maintain positive relationships with EDI carriers, data file originators and trading partners to ensure proper data integrity and ongoing successful processing.
• Contact customers/trading partners and third parties to respond to questions and issues and generate solutions.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating business systems and user needs for each trading partner.
• Be proficient with and maintain advanced knowledge of the in-house data acquisition program(s). Assist the development team in defining specifications for data acquisition programs. Participate with the team in developing new and upgraded programs.
• Research new methods of acquiring and translating data to improve efficiency.
• Manage special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• BS-Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related 4-year degree
• Experience working with EDI, AS2, FTP/SFTP, and other data transmission methods
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to clearly communicate business and technical information
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work a Sunday-through-Thursday schedule

Preferred:

• Knowledgeable about business concepts and capable of introducing and educating retailers and trading partners about company programs
• Experience with EDI programs (Softshare, Inovis, Mercator, Gentran, etc.) and VAN communication is helpful.
• Research skills to resolve problems and identify new methods for managing department requirements
• Eager to learn and adapt to new technologies

Benefits of Working at Edifice:

• Employee-friendly environment with benefits including 401(K), medical, free monthly car wash, biannual oil changes, weekly visits with a corporate massage therapist, and a generous timebank program.
• Opportunity to work with your technology peers on new product offerings, using the latest IT resources.

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume, including salary requirements to:


edifice at edi-center.com