EDI Analyst

The EDI Analyst will be a key member of the Accounts Payable team, reporting to the EDI Supervisor. The primary role of the EDI Analyst is to support the accuracy and efficiency of EDI invoice processing. This individual will work to monitor and reduce transaction errors and pending items through root cause analysis and partnering with vendors and business partners. They will review and evaluate current processes and procedures to identify gaps and inefficiencies and provide recommendations for process improvements that enhance efficiency.

• →Data Analysis – Build and review reports to identify EDI transaction errors, data discrepancies, and opportunities to improve processing accuracy and efficiency.
• →Critical Thinking – Evaluate EDI exception errors, unusual transactions, and process gaps to determine root causes and collaborate with vendors for long-term, sustainable solutions.
• →KPI Reporting – Develop and provide KPI scorecards on invoice processing accuracy rate, EDI rejection rate, and types of errors.
• →Continuous Improvement – Identify and implement opportunities to improve EDI processes and workflows, increasing efficiency and overall effectiveness.
• →Cross Functional Collaboration – Lead cross functional teams throughout the EDI error resolution process to drive accuracy and efficiency.
• →Training – Provide training and continuous support to business partners and A/P team members
• →Support – Collaborate with the manager to oversee daily operations of the department

You are a strong problem solver and critical thinker who enjoys working with data to inform key decisions. You work effectively both independently and collaboratively, partnering with stakeholders to identify solutions and improve processes. You are passionate about continuous improvement and consistently look for ways to enhance efficiency and outcomes.

• Previous experience in a high-volume, corporate Accounts Payable environment, with a strong understanding of vendor relationships, billing practices, payment terms, and payment processing
• Working knowledge of EDI, including the ability to read and interpret segments and elements
• Solid understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, with exposure to accounting and finance impacts related to stock replenishment and drop ship activity
• Ability to understand cross-functional impacts from finance and receiving transactions
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, merchants, and Accounts Receivable teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate issues and identify root causes
• Experience working with large data sets, including extracting, analyzing, and translating data into actionable business insights (e.g., segmentation, aggregation, basic statistics)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), along with Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare clear, professional reports and correspondence using proper business language and grammar

• SAP
• Knowledge of common EDI transactions and error handling practices
• Intermediate to advanced data analysis skills
• Continuous improvement mindset with exposure to process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma—informal experience is fine)
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and process consistency

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