EDI COORDINATOR (48865)

Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly, motivated, and passionate about providing incredible customer service.

About City Electric Supply 

CES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 65 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions.

Summary 

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Coordinators work with a company’s EDI program, maintaining smooth communications for production using EDI tools and ensuring smooth transitions when changes or maintenance are required. This generally consists of tasks such as handling inbound/outbound documents, conducting auditing, handling relevant documents, and networking with partners. EDI coordinators work extensively with information technology (IT) staff and other employees to ensure the EDI program is working as intended. Daily activities performed by EDI coordinators include serving as the initial contact for troubleshooting inquiries, monitoring document transmissions, and identifying opportunities to improve relevant processes. They perform audits to ensure quality standards are being met on a regular basis, and they are also usually responsible for conducting training to keep staff up to date on technological changes.

Essential Job Functions 

• Acts as liaison between vendors, IT and RGO staff.
• Trouble shooting any connection and transfer issues.
• Manage the onboarding process with vendors.

Education/Experience 

• Associate's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience implementing, maintaining, and overseeing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) services.
• Hands on experience with EDI and SFTP protocols, including EDI FTP over VPN, SFTP, and FTPS.
• Experience documenting EDI solutions, preparing and maintaining test data, and performing tests on information exchanges.
• Familiarity with commercial procurement procedures.
• Experience working in a distribution, wholesale, or supply chain environment is a plus.

Competencies

• Proficient in managing and maintaining EDI systems, including document exchanges, troubleshooting, and vendor onboarding.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to monitor, audit, and ensure accuracy and compliance of EDI transactions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with IT teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Detail oriented with a focus on process improvement and documentation of workflows and technical procedures.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues promptly while maintaining smooth operational continuity.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple EDI projects and priorities efficiently.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) company match program.
• Telehealth.
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
• Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mental, physical, financial wellness.
• Auto and Home Insurance discount.
• Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
• Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Training Programs.
• Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
• In some jurisdictions, state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law.

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing.  The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.   

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

EEO Statement 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.  We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

Attention Applicants

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or if you have difficulty accessing or using the online application process and need an alternative method, please contact us at [email protected] or 1-855-571-2477.

City Electric Supply is a drug free workplace.  For further information about CES, visit our website at www.cityelectricsupply.com.