Junior EDI Analyst / Engineer

Description:

We are looking for a Junior EDI Analyst / Engineer to IT team of an International consumer goods manufacturer to assist in the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of EDI - Electronic Data Interchange - processes and systems.

Our client's IT team has recently upgraded its subsidiaries on Microsoft D365. As part of this project, there is a continuation roadmap of further implementations.

Job Summary:

The Junior EDI Analyst/ Engineer will be responsible for assisting in the setup, testing, monitoring and maintenance of EDI processes and workflows.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data exchange between business partners, vendors, and internal systems.

They’ll will contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of electronic data transactions while gaining exposure to various aspects of EDI operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the setup, testing, and maintenance of EDI processes and workflows

• Monitor and troubleshoot EDI transactions to ensure timely and accurate data exchange.

• Collaborate with IT and business teams to analyse, map, and translate data between different EDI formats and systems.

• Participate in the onboarding process of new trading partners ensuring compliance with EDI standards

• Identify and resolve issues related to data mapping, translation errors, and data integrity.

• Document EDI processes guidelines for future reference.

• Provide support for EDI-related inquiries from internal stakeholders.

• Assist in EDI system upgrades and enhancements, contributing to the continuous improvement of EDI operations.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes in EDI standards and technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field.

• Basic understanding of data mapping and transformation processes.

• Familiarity with D365 FO or any other ERP.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve issues.

• Fluent in English. Any other European language will be a plus

• Knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) concepts, standards (e.g. EDIFACT, Tradacom, XML, ANSI X12), and Communication protocols (AS2, FTP, SFTP, VAN) is desirable

• Basic knowledge of SQL and data entities

• Familiarity with integration concepts and programming skills are a plus

• Knowledge about how APIs work

Personal Skills:

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Good communicator, with an ability to explain complex concepts in easy to understand and compelling ways

• Able to deliver under tight and changing deadlines

• Good document writing skills

• Ability to thrive in an international, multicultural organization

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

Office based in Uxbridge, London with great access to public transport or provided parking.

Applicants must hold a right to work in the UK and be UK-based.

Hybrid working at least 3 days per week in the office is required.

Travel: Occasional International travel is required