EDI Specialist

About the Opportunity
We are seeking an EDI Specialist to support the day-to-day operation and growth of a large-scale Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) program. This role will be responsible for monitoring EDI transactions, resolving exceptions, onboarding suppliers, and serving as a key liaison between internal business teams, suppliers, and a third-party VAN provider.
The ideal candidate has experience working with EDI transactions, supply chain operations, retail, manufacturing, or supplier-facing processes and enjoys troubleshooting issues, managing relationships, and ensuring critical business documents move successfully through integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support day-to-day EDI operations, identifying and resolving transaction exceptions and data flow issues
• Troubleshoot EDI documents and transaction errors across multiple systems and integration points
• Partner with suppliers to onboard new EDI connections and facilitate testing activities
• Work closely with a third-party VAN provider to investigate issues, retrieve transaction data, and ensure successful document transmission
• Serve as a primary point of contact for supplier communications related to EDI setup, maintenance, and support
• Track and maintain supplier EDI information, communication IDs, and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with internal supply chain, merchandising, procurement, inventory, accounting, and IT teams to resolve operational issues
• Escalate complex issues when necessary and provide status updates to stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on EDI processes, supplier connectivity, and operational efficiency
• Represent the organization professionally in all supplier and partner interactions

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting EDI operations, supply chain systems, customer support, technical support, or related business processes
• Working knowledge of EDI concepts, transaction documents, and troubleshooting techniques
• Experience working with EDI platforms, VAN providers, supplier portals, or similar integration technologies
• Ability to analyze transaction issues and determine where breakdowns occur within the process flow
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, or procurement environments
• Familiarity with supplier onboarding and electronic document exchange processes
• Understanding of common EDI transaction sets such as purchase orders, invoices, and related supply chain documents
• Experience collaborating with third-party EDI providers or managed service partners

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operational troubleshooting, supplier collaboration, and helping scale a growing EDI program while ensuring the reliable exchange of critical business documents. Candidates must work onsite in Rochester, NY. Candidates must also work on a W2 basis. No 1099, Corp to Corp or Visa sponsorship for this role.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rochester, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $46.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Rochester,NY.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

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