Electronic Data Interchange Analyst

**Must be local to Cleveland OH area for hybrid onsite** Role Title: EDI Analyst Employment Type: Contract Duration: 6 months with potential for extensions Preferred Location: Local to Cleveland, 4 days onsite, 1 day remote Role Description We are seeking an experienced EDI Analyst to support our client's transportation and logistics integration initiatives. This individual will serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders, carriers, and technical development teams, ensuring EDI requirements are accurately translated into detailed technical specifications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong logistics background, deep knowledge of transportation-related EDI transactions, and the ability to work directly with clients and carrier partners. Responsibilities Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements related to EDI integrations. Translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications for development teams. Serve as the primary point of contact between business users, carriers, clients, and technical resources. Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and stakeholder meetings. Support onboarding and integration efforts with transportation carriers and logistics partners. Review, validate, and troubleshoot EDI transaction flows and mapping requirements. Collaborate with developers to ensure successful implementation and testing of EDI solutions. Participate in client-facing meetings to discuss integration requirements, project status, and issue resolution. Provide analysis and recommendations for process improvements within EDI and transportation operations. Assist with testing, validation, and production support activities as needed. Requirements Required Qualifications 7-10 years of experience as an EDI Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role supporting EDI integrations. Strong experience with transportation and logistics EDI transactions, specifically: EDI 990 - Response to Load Tender Proven ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications. Experience working closely with software developers, integration teams, and business stakeholders. Strong understanding of EDI standards, mapping, and implementation processes. Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills. Experience working directly with external clients, carriers, and third-party logistics providers. Preferred Qualifications Transportation, logistics, supply chain, or freight industry experience. Experience supporting carrier onboarding and integration projects. Familiarity with EDI mapping tools and integration platforms. Experience troubleshooting EDI transaction issues and coordinating resolution efforts. Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS) and supply chain processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bayforce