Job Description

Our Client is seeking an EDI Specialist to drive the development, maintenance, and optimization of electronic data interchange (EDI) systems. This role bridges internal teams and external trading partners to ensure smooth, secure, and efficient data exchanges—particularly within a high-paced distribution setting utilizing JD Edwards and EDI HQ.

This is an onsite position located in Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily EDI transmissions to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Configure and maintain EDI mappings, partner profiles, mailboxes, and security parameters
• Identify and resolve EDI issues across trading partners, ERP (JD Edwards), and VANs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—IT, Customer Service, Logistics, and Finance—to improve EDI workflows
• Support onboarding for new trading partners, including mapping, testing, and integration
• Maintain robust audit trails and apply proper control procedures
• Keep current with EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT) and emerging technologies (APIs, JSON)
• Provide support for scheduled system maintenance and critical process backups
• Foster strong communication between business units and external partners
• Contribute to team goals by resolving issues collaboratively and proactively
• Demonstrate and uphold Visual Comfort Company’s core values and team culture
• Commit to punctuality, accountability, and effective in-person collaboration

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of EDI systems experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• 2+ years of working knowledge of EDI translation tools—ideally 1EDISource EDI HQ
• Proficiency with EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT), protocols (FTP, AS2, VANs), and mailbox configuration
• ERP integration experience (preferably JD Edwards EnterpriseOne) with familiarity in document flows, tables, and business functions
• Hands-on experience with mapping tools and transformation scripting
• Understanding of supply chain operations and WMS processes
• Exposure to integration technologies such as REST APIs and JSON
• Strong attention to detail with outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities
• Skilled at translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions

*No C2C or third-party candidates. No Sponsorship offered.

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