Remote EDI Specialist (Manufacturing)
Position Title: EDI Specialist
Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract / Full-Time (depending on client needs)
Industry: Manufacturing
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced EDI Specialist to support and maintain electronic data interchange (EDI) processes for a growing manufacturing organization. This individual will be responsible for managing EDI transactions, troubleshooting integration issues, coordinating with customers, suppliers, and third-party providers, and ensuring the accurate flow of business-critical data. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with EDI transaction sets 810 (Invoice), 855 (Purchase Order Acknowledgment), and 856 (Advance Ship Notice) within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor, support, and troubleshoot daily EDI transactions between customers, suppliers, and internal systems.
Manage and maintain EDI transaction sets, including: 810 Invoice, 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment, and 856 Advance Ship Notice (ASN).Investigate and resolve EDI mapping, translation, and data integrity issues.
Work closely with supply chain, customer service, shipping, accounting, and IT teams to ensure accurate transaction processing.
Coordinate onboarding and testing of new trading partners.
Analyze EDI errors, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Support EDI integrations with ERP systems and third-party EDI providers.
Validate inbound and outbound data to ensure compliance with customer and vendor requirements.
Document EDI processes, procedures, and trading partner specifications.
Assist with process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce transaction failures.
Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), system upgrades, and EDI enhancement projects.
Required Qualifications:
3+ years of EDI experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environment.
Strong understanding of EDI concepts, standards, and transaction processing.
Hands-on experience supporting 810, 855, and 856 transaction sets.
Experience working with trading partners, EDI providers, and business stakeholders.
Ability to troubleshoot EDI errors and resolve issues independently.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with additional transaction sets such as 850, 940, 945, or 997.Knowledge of ANSI X12 standards.
- Experience working with EDI platforms such as OpenText, SPS Commerce, True
- Commerce, Cleo, IBM Sterling, or Seeburger.
- Prior experience supporting manufacturing operations, logistics, inventory management, or order fulfillment processes.
- Familiarity with API, XML, or system integration technologies.
Key Skills:- EDI Transaction ManagementANSI X12810 Invoices855 Purchase Order Acknowledgments856 Advance Ship Notices (ASN)ERP Integration
- Trading Partner ManagementEDI Mapping & Testing
- Supply Chain Operations
- Root Cause Analysis
- Data Validation
- Project Support
About Aston CarterAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly
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