EDI Architect
Listed on 2026-08-20
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IT/Tech
Systems Analyst, IT Consultant, Systems Engineer, Data Engineering
Position Overview
Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.
Responsibilities& Qualifications
The Novelis Global EDI Team is seeking an experienced EDI Architect to lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise B2B/EDI integration solutions. This role will be responsible for architecting scalable and secure data exchange solutions across trading partners using platforms such as Open Text (GXS), Seeburger BIS, and SAP (IDoc’s).
The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of technical expertise, integration architecture skills, and business acumen, with proven experience in complex EDI ecosystem transformations and modernization initiatives.
This role will align EDI solutions with business strategies and contribute to the growth of existing capabilities in the areas of business engagement, project methodology, and industry’s best practices. The Architect will liaise with the business, other technical resources, and third-party trading partners. On projects of all sizes, the analyst will coordinate the various resources, tasks and timing, and handle direct communication to internal and external customers.
Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design
- Design and implement enterprise-level EDI/B2B integration architectures leveraging Open Text Trading Grid / GXS, Seeburger Business Integration Suite (BIS), and SAP (IDoc, ALE).
- Define integration patterns for real-time, batch, and event-driven data exchanges
- Build scalable frameworks for onboarding trading partners and message flows
EDI & Integration Development
- Oversee development and deployment of EDI transactions (X12, EDIFACT, XML)
- Ensure mapping, transformation, and validation standards across platforms
- Guide teams in building reusable integration components and accelerators
Integration
- Architect integration between EDI systems and ERP (SAP,Oracle)
- Manage IDoc processing, error handling, and monitoring
- Collaborate with functional teams for end-to-end process alignment
Platform Leadership
- Lead upgrades, implementations, and support of Open Text Trading Grid / Managed Services and Seeburger BIS components
- Evaluate and recommend improvements for performance, scalability, and cost optimization
Governance & Standards
- Define EDI standards, naming conventions, and message governance models
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (ANSI X12, EDIFACT, AS2, SFTP, API integration)
- Drive secure communication protocols and data protection strategies
Stakeholder Management
- Lead onboarding, testing, and certification of trading partners
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and business stakeholders
- Act as SME for EDI strategy and roadmap discussions
Support & Optimization
- Provide L2/L3/L4 production support and incident resolution leadership
- Monitor transaction flows and proactively resolve performance bottlenecks
- Continuously improving system efficiency and reliability
Responsibilities in Leadership Capacity
- Mentor EDI developers and analysts
- Establish best practices and reusable frameworks
- Drive modernization initiatives
- Contribute to enterprise integration strategy
Success Metrics
- Reduction in onboarding time for trading partners
- Improved transaction success rates and SLA compliance
- Enhanced scalability and performance of EDI systems
- Successful delivery of integration modernization initiatives
Daily Responsibilities
- Works directly with customers, vendors, technical teams, and subject matter experts to identify, prioritize, align and develop EDI solutions to support business initiatives.
- Distinguishes between requests and underlying needs, identifies options and best practices which will satisfy the business requirements in consideration of both EDI and system functionality.
- Gathers and documents requirements, plans and coordinates deliverables with trading partners,…
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