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Description
The IT Manager, EDI & QA will work closely with business teams to prioritize and manage activities related to EDI and QA processes. This person will establish and uphold department guidelines and policies. Motivate and assist team members in completing assignments and assist with the development of career goals and the management and professional capabilities of staff.
Responsibilities:
Manage tasks and assignments for the EDI and QA Teams
Provide regular communication to IT management.
Collaborate with business teams in prioritizing requests.
Oversee and participate in the definition, design, and development of new EDI and QA tools to ensure best practices.
Assist and manage the setup, creation, and implementation of existing EDI solutions to support Bunzl’s business objectives and priorities.
Manage validation process for application changes.
Discover, recommend, develop, and implement best practices that produce repeatable and predictable results.
Work directly with trading partners to clarify business issues, identify technical solutions, and complete integration.
Adhere to change control process and procedures.
Ensure products/solutions developed meet end-user requirements, are documented, and implemented with no defects.
Proficient with customer and vendor EDI integrations using XML, X12, EDIFACT and other formats.
Knowledge of customer and vendor integrations using AS2, HTTPS, SFTP, VAN and other communication protocols
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with EDI Configuration and Data Mapping.
Experience with EDI translation software (i.e. Gentran)
Background with IBM system i (AS/400, iSeries)
Experience working with 3rd party tools like SPS Fulfillment, Ariba, Coupa, etc.
Experience with testing methodologies
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in IT related study area or equivalent experience
5+ years EDI experience
5+ years management experience
Team oriented and self-motivated – quickly able to grasp complex concepts
Conflict resolution skills
Ability to communicate ideas effectively, listen, and collaborate to achieve strategic advantages for both Bunzl and our trading partners.
Experience with Gentran translation software is a plus
Experience with Trailblazer and ECS Managed File Transfer software is a plus
Developing and implementing X12 EDI distribution documents (including but not limited to 810, 820, 824, 845, 846, 850, 855, 856, 867, 875, 880, 894, 940, 945)
Understanding of data structures and data mapping
Strong project management skills: ability to prioritize and coordinate diverse tasks.
Excellent data analysis and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate ideas effectively, to listen, and to collaborate, arriving at solutions that achieve a strategic advantage for both Bunzl and our trading partners.
Experience with Windows and IBMi (iSeries) platforms
Distribution and grocery industry experience is a major plus – order to cash process
Working knowledge of the supply chain process is a plus
Various development life cycle processes
So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.