Edi Coordinator

Description
Description:
The EDI System Coordinator, reporting to the Vice President of Technology, provides support and oversight of the execution and maintenance of the data platforms for Lipari Foods. The EDI System Coordinator will utilize knowledge of EDI systems to direct the full range of data interchange.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic oversight of the EDI platform
• Gather input from key stakeholders; analyze, design and document new workflows, policies, procedures and associated business technology requirements
• Manage relationships with vendors and consultants
• Work with business stakeholders to assess cost-benefit of customizations and evaluate/recommend alternatives
• Balance opportunities to innovate with pragmatism. Facilitate and determine realistic expectations
• Monitor systems post-implementation to ensure data integrity and process compliance. Work with management and staff on a continual basis to identify new opportunities for improvement based on changes in business requirements, workflow, or available technologies
• Serve as a liaison between user community and technology partners
• Provide support and work with our IT team for all business systems, including patches, major upgrades, backups, security, etc
• Other duties and projects as directed

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Management Information Systems, Accounting Business or related field preferred
• Experience with 850 POs, 810 invoices, 856 ASN
• Proven experience building processes and understanding business IT system needs
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• 3+ years of EDI experience
• Experience with Web Services, cXML, EDI or other integration methods preferred
• Experience with order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes and platforms preferred
• Experience with Customer Inbound Order Processing and Vender Purchase Order Life Cycle
• Working knowledge of warehouse and manufacturing systems
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Experienced working with cross-functional change management initiatives
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 20%)
• Ability to work variable hours when necessary

Company Profile:
Lipari Foods is a regional full-line deli, bakery, packaging, and grocery distributor, headquartered in Warren, MI. We are a premier store distributor, delivering 37,000+ food and packaging products to 32 states and 14,000+ retail accounts. We operate several manufacturing facilities from a USDA fresh food plant to facilities specializing in jar goods, cheese and confections. We are in your communities providing food to your stores and feeding your families and neighbors. And we are growing. Fast. In fact, Lipari Foods was recently named by Crain's Business as one of the fastest growing companies in Michigan, and we're not just growing in Michigan!
We are looking for talent with a can-do mindset, focused on growing a career, and interested in working on a diverse, dedicated team to create something greater collectively. Together, we are delivering more than great food to build a better tomorrow.
Lipari Foods LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.