Title: IT Sr. Technical Specialist
Duration: 6 Months with possible extension
Location: On-site at Lake Forest IL
This is a non-exempt role.
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Responsibilities/Requirements:
Partner with functional groups across the IT back-office organization to understand communicate and clarify business needs.
Contribute to long-term system planning and ensure technology products and services align with evolving business strategies.
Maintain awareness of customer issues and proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities to enhance the overall customer experience.
Create analyze implement and support EDI systems and associated processes for X12 and EDIFACT standards.
Configure and implement EDI messages and interfaces across multiple systems including SAP BizManager and Seeburger etc.
Collaborate with EDI providers/vendors to set up new EDI accounts and support onboarding activities.
Lead cross-functional teams in implementing required EDI interface changes and generating inventory-related reports to support end-to-end ordering workflow.
Utilize Symphony/SAP or other supply chain ERP systems to review and interpret EDI orders (e.g. 850 856 and other applicable EDI messages).
Demonstrate working knowledge of systems used in the supply chain domain including SAP BizLink TraceLink SGTIN TIBCO and warehouse management systems.
Work cross-functionally to drive and implement system changes required to support order fulfillment and supply chain operations.
Troubleshoot application-related issues and manage back-office escalations.
Assist with the installation configuration and ongoing support of web and mobile applications.
Ensure all work adheres to relevant Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
Top 5 skills/requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
Experience installing configuring and supporting web and mobile applications preferably within the healthcare industry.
Hands on experience implementing EDI messages and integrations with enterprise systems such as SAP and other back office platforms.
Experience working with warehouse or supply chain ERP systems to support product ordering shipping and related operations including the ability to interpret and troubleshoot key EDI transactions (e.g. 850 856 and similar documents).
Solid knowledge of EDI standards specifically X12 and EDIFACT.
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
Complementary skillset includes:
Deep experience with EDI interface design and implementation
Knowledge of SAP ERP functionality
Understanding of supply chain processes and system integrations
Note: Candidates without prior hands on experience implementing EDI messages and integrating with third party systems may encounter significant challenges in this role.
Experience
4-6 years of experience
(Recommend: 5 7 years EDI/supply chain systems experience based on responsibilities)
Education: Bachelors Degree
Interview:
Onsite interview