Principal Logistics Specialist - EDI Analyst

Job Duties

• Must have firsthand EDI development experience.
• Coordinating with trading partners to set up new EDI integrations and manage existing ones.
• Work with internal/external stakeholders to effectively Monitor EDI transactions to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• This role will engage and build strong relationships with business partners, external vendors, and various IT Teams by using project management and problem-solving skills.
• Candidate responsible for internal testing and end to end user acceptance testing.
• Developing and implementing EDI specifications and mapping.
• Understands business requirements and liaises with freight forwarders.
• Role requires full understanding and proactive engagement to mitigate constraints to execution of shipments, including but not limited to hazardous cargo.
• Collaborates with logistics service providers on all services failures to find the appropriate and creative solution to ensure goods make the final destination in a timely manner, while maintaining a competitive edge.
• Analyzes data and recommends continuous improvement activities to drive value and performance for business leaders.
• May participate in Lean Six Sigma events.

Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years of EDI experience.
• Advanced knowledge of software programming and coding languages including, XML, CSV, and SQL
• Knowledge of QlikSense is a plus.
• Requires completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Systems or Engineering, and 3 to 5 years of experience in related field of logistics with working knowledge of at least two to all transport modes (Ocean, Air or Land).
• Knowledge of Hazardous movements preferred. IATA, IMDG and CFR49 may be required based on scope of work.