EDI Analyst

The EDI Analyst will be a key member of the Accounts Payable team, reporting to the EDI Supervisor. The primary role is to support the accuracy and efficiency of EDI invoice processing by monitoring and reducing transaction errors and pending items through root cause analysis and partnering with vendors and business partners. The analyst 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.

• 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 and the ability to prepare clear, professional reports and correspondence using proper business language and grammar.
• Preferred: 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.

$66,000 – $82,600 per year.

Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and the contribution of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.