IT - EDI Programmer Analyst

Lewisville, TX, USA Req #311

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.

Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

General Description of responsibilities

Develop and integrate Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software applications to facilitate business transactions.
Collaborate with business analysts as needed to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Map business processes to EDI standards and formats in both X12 and EDIFACT.
Create, modify, and maintain existing programs, EDI maps, user file definitions, and trading partner setups based upon customer EDI specifications.
Test/debug EDI applications to ensure they meet the business requirements and work properly.
Work with customers, SMP customer service reps, shipping, accounting, etc. for testing of orders, ASNs, and invoices. Ensure proper development of EDI specifications.
Perform testing with customers/VANs for new EDI connections and changes to existing maps/specifications/etc.
Resolve any issues related to EDI data transmission, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Manage daily EDI operations, including monitoring and troubleshooting.
Understand and analyze business requirements, design appropriate EDI solutions, and maintain the system post-implementation.
Document all EDI processes and updates for future reference and training purposes.
Maintain and upgrade existing EDI systems as necessary.

work experience requirements

Strong technical skills related to both programming and mapping EDI on an IBM iSeries
Experience with EDI in the automotive industry is a plus.
Extensive experience coding RPG IV/ILE as related to JDE World A73.12X3 EDI
Experience in EDI mapping and workflows using Inovis 16.4 with both ANSI-X12 and EDIFACT standards.
Experience in working with various EDI communication protocols like AS2, FTP, SFTP, HTTP, etc.
Experience using change management software Turnover and Trackit is also desirable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve EDI related issues.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with various internal and external partners, and to provide clear instructions for EDI system usage.
Attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple EDI project simultaneously.
Understanding of database concepts and ability to write SQL queries for data analysis.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to use Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point)

education requirements

Bachelor’s degree desirable in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Other details

Job Family Information Technology
Pay Type Salary

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Lewisville, TX, USA