Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented EDI Manager to oversee and manage the electronic data interchange (EDI) operations within our retail environment. This role is critical to ensuring seamless communication and data flow between our organization and merchandise suppliers, distribution center operations, and purchasing teams. This individual will effectively exhibit DTLR’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following main duties:

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and ensure successful transmission of all EDI documents (Purchase Orders, Advance Shipping Notices, Invoices) to and from merchandise suppliers.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Information Technology, purchasing and allocation personnel, and multiple distribution centers to identify and resolve issues affecting EDI document flow.
• Collaborate closely with third-party EDI vendors to maintain and enhance EDI capabilities.
• Work with distribution center operations staff and merchandise purchasing and allocation personnel to troubleshoot and remediate EDI-related issues.
• Perform data analytics and problem resolution using SQL queries and scripts.
• Become familiar with host merchandising and distribution systems and functions.
• Maintain documentation of EDI processes, workflows, and issue resolutions.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers into the EDI system and ensure compliance with EDI standards.
• Provide regular reporting and insights on EDI performance and exceptions.
• Organize and host regular joint status meetings distribution center operations, purchasing, and allocation teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience with retail EDI document flow including 850 (Purchase Orders), 856 (Advance Shipping Notices), and 810 (Invoices).
• Solid technical knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and experience with BI reporting.
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries and scripts for data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across departments and with external vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with third-party EDI platforms or vendors.
• Familiarity with retail operations and supply chain processes.
• Knowledge of EDI standards such as ANSI X12.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, repeated bending, and stooping are requirements for this position. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk; or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

General Information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. DTLR, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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