Electronic Data Interchange Specialist

Join The #1 Furniture Company-Join The #1 Furniture Brand Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world. Established in 1945, Ashley offers one of the industry’s broadest product assortments to retail partners in 123 countries. Summary Lead EDI Coordinator (USC/GC) Locations: Tampa-FL, Advance/Charlotte-NC, Mesquite-TX Lead EDI Coordinators create new and update existing EDI maps to support the movement of thousands of transactions each day, setup and maintain EDI trading partners, setup and maintain EDI communication configurations, perform EDI system maintenance and upgrades, and provide support for a large assortment of EDI transactions with variety of trading partners. Primary Job Functions: Monitor inbound and outbound transaction processing to ensure successful delivery. Take corrective action on those transactions that are not successful. Develop and modify EDI translation maps according to Business Requirements Documents and EDI Specifications. Perform unit testing and coordinate integrated testing with internal and external parties. Perform map reviews to ensure new maps and map changes comply with requirements and standards. Prepare, maintain, and review documentation. This includes Mapping Documents, Standard Operating Procedures, and System Documentation. Perform Trading Partner setup, configuration, and administrative activities. Analyze and troubleshoot connectivity, mapping, and data issues. Provide support to our business partners and external parties. Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation. Setup and maintain EDI communication channels. Provide coaching and mentoring to EDI Coordinators and Sr EDI Coordinators. Suggest EDI best practices and opportunities for improvement. Maintain and update AS2 Certificates. Deploy map changes to production. Perform EDI system maintenance and upgrades. Job Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or other related fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience, Required Experience: 7+ years of practical EDI mapping experience, with emphasis in ANSI X.12, Required Experience working with XML and JSON transactions, Preferred Experience working with AS2, VAN, and sFTP communications, Preferred Experience working with AS2 Certificates, Preferred Experience with Azure DevOps Agile/Scrum platform, Preferred Experience in large, complex enterprise environments, Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent client facing and interpersonal skills Effective time management and organizational skills Work independently as well as in a team environment Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Apply today and find your home at Ashley! Benefits We Offer Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings Professional Development Opportunities Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism Telehealth 401(k) and Profit Sharing Life Insurance Our Core Values Honesty & Integrity Passion, Drive, Discipline Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence Dirty Fingernail Growth Focused To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page: Corporate Social Responsibility We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Experience: SQL: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Tampa, FL (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Tampa, FL: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person