EDI Business Analyst

Houston | Full-time | Fully remote

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Our client is looking for an EDI Business Analyst with 5+ years of experience. 

This position is remote and a full time position (no sponsorship).

Education & Experience

·         Bachelor's degree in a related analytical field or 5-years logistics industry experience 

·         Minimum 5-years of Business Analysis experience

·         Must have - logistics experience preferred (freight forwarding, warehousing, customs brokerage). Integration experience with the retail, government, high tech and/or energy vertical markets, a plus.

·         Programming Languages -- specifically SQL -- a plus

 

Other Skills & Abilities

·         Extensive knowledge of EDI standards (ANSI X12, EDIFACT). XML working knowledge recommended. 

·         Ability to translate business and technical conversations into field by field data mappings which developers will use to implement specific integrations. 

·         Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Able to work well as part of a team, take ownership of projects, and work independently to solve problems and complete projects on time.

·         Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.

·         Ability to show good judgment at all times.

·         Ability to execute assigned tasks against a project plan with target dates.

 

Job Functions

·         Works with Client Solutions Manager and developers to provide expert analysis of EDI projects, including requirements gathering with customers, documentation of detailed project plans, and providing testing support.

·         Leverages extensive knowledge of EDI standards (ANSI X12, EDIFACT) and XML to propose project plans for implementation by the development team.

·         Performs quality assurance test on all new application build upgrades before they are placed into production environment. Coordinates these efforts with customers.

·         Takes input from Management and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedback. 

·         Develops internal and external meeting objectives and agendas, while understanding the necessity of project standards and applies them consistently. 

·         Prioritizes multiple tasks effectively, prepares reports, flow diagrams and charts, while ensuring the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs.

·         Review and work requirements at all levels to perform gap, scope creep, fulfillment, and realization analysis.

 

Physical Requirements

·         Stand or sit for long periods of time

·         Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch and frequently required to climb or balance

·         Regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds with hand truck/pallet jack and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds by hand

·         Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.

 

Certification & Licenses

·         Professional certification may be required in some areas.