EDI Analyst - AS400/Gentran -10+ years of exp

Role: Gentran / AS400 Consultant

Location: Remote

Duration: Long Term

Gentran EDI Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support EDI processes using Gentran for inbound and outbound transactions (e.g., 810, 850, 856, 997).
• Develop, configure, and maintain EDI maps and trading partner setups.
• Monitor daily EDI transmissions, proactively identify issues, and resolve transaction failures.
• Integrate EDI transactions with back-end systems running on IBM i (AS400).
• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service) to analyze and document business requirements.
• Troubleshoot and debug EDI and AS400-related errors, including job queues, data queues, and CL programs.
• Onboard new trading partners, ensuring compliance with EDI standards and partner specifications.
• Maintain EDI documentation, maps, and trading partner configurations.
• Support EDI testing, validation, and production cutovers.
• Participate in modernization initiatives to integrate legacy EDI with newer platforms or ERP systems.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Gentran EDI mapping, configuration, and support.
• Strong technical expertise working with AS400/iSeries environments (CL, RPG preferred).
• Solid understanding of ANSI X12 EDI standards and common transaction sets (e.g., 850, 810, 856, 997).
• Experience with communication protocols such as FTP, SFTP, AS2, and VAN.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot EDI transactions and system logs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating EDI with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP ERP, Oracle E-Business Suite, or JD Edwards).
• Knowledge of XML, flat file formats, and EDI modernization strategies.
• Prior involvement in EDI migration or transformation projects.
• Familiarity with supply chain or retail trading partner networks