Senior IT Solutions Analyst (EDI)

Senior IT Solutions Analyst (EDI)

Location: Beachwood, OH. 

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm (Onsite 4 days a week)

The Senior IT Solutions Analyst leads the design, delivery, and support of enterprise technology solutions across multiple large-scale projects. This role works closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions, ensuring systems are scalable, efficient, and aligned with business needs. The analyst serves as the primary IT contact, manages cross-functional teams, and drives projects from concept through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business and operations leaders to gather requirements and recommend solutions
• Translate business needs into system and technical specifications
• Design and implement scalable IT solutions across enterprise applications
• Lead multiple concurrent projects, including planning, timelines, milestones, and delivery
• Coordinate with internal teams, offshore resources, and external vendors
• Oversee system testing, quality, and documentation
• Provide ongoing support, issue resolution, and system enhancements
• Act as primary point of contact for stakeholders and ensure clear communication
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development

 Technical Skills

• Enterprise integration & EDI systems (preferred)
• Programming: Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, .NET
• Platforms: Windows Server, Unix/Linux
• Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, DB2
• Legacy systems: AS/400 (RPG/400, CL)
• Integration tools: WebMethods
• Web technologies: HTML, XML/XSL
• Strong understanding of SDLC, system design, and testing methodologies

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in systems analysis or IT solutions delivery
• 3–5 years of experience leading large-scale, complex projects
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to design and deliver enterprise-level solutions
• Certifications such as PMP, Lean, Six Sigma (preferred)

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Project leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to manage offshore/onshore resources
• Customer-focused mindset with a consultative approach
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements:

-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.

-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.