IT EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) Analyst

Here’s your chance to become a full time IT EDI Analyst at Lasko Products Inc., the nation’s leading producer of home comfort products! This expansion role reports to the Manager of Applications. The IT EDI Analyst is part of a team that supports all customer and logistics trading partner electronic interaction. This is an excellent opportunity to become a member of a fast growing and innovative manufacturing company.

• Analyzes and implements EDI requirements with trading partners, especially with attention to needs and circumstances that are slightly unusual.
• Communicates with training partners asking questions, offering advice and education to trading partners concerning EDI guidelines and capabilities.
• Creates, develops, and produces maps and mapping documentation.
• Collaborates with trading partners, programmers and internal staff to develop and test new or modified systems.
• Develops and maintains communication links with trading partners and oversees integration of information.
• Periodically reviews system to ensure client needs are met; identifies possible modifications as required.
• Handles operational needs with business users and trading partners as necessary, such as data and communication failures.
• Remains current regarding EDI and internet field technological developments.
• Recommend policy and best practices for use of newly implemented technologies
• Provide Tier-II-IV help desk support for in-house and third-party applications
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding and working knowledge of EDI formats and Internet functions.
• Creative problem-solving required to design a system that meets clients individual needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience with QAD ERP system
• Some programming/development skills
• Experience with AS2 communication protocol

• Practice and enforce defined development, testing, and change control standards
• Provide after-hours support as part of an on-call rotation

• Physically able to perform the Essential and Additional Duties and Responsibilities of the job including; walking, and sitting, standing, occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years’ experience with X-12 standards and mapping.
• Ability to communicate on both the technical and non-technical level including end users
• Knowledge and some ability in programming and technologies
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and time effectively
• Good IT working knowledge
• A self-starter who possesses strong customer focus, command skills, agreeable with implementing change and dealing with ambiguity
• Analytical, problem solving, and organization skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong confidentiality practices

We offer a competitive starting wage plus a comprehensive benefit package including low cost health insurance; company paid life insurance, a telemedicine program; voluntary additional life, dental & vision plans, plus a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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