EDI Specialist

EDI Specialist (Contract)

Location: Remote / Work-From-Home Flexibility Available
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced EDI Specialist to support the ongoing management, maintenance, and optimization of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes. This contract role offers work-from-home flexibility and is ideal for someone with strong technical troubleshooting skills, experience working with trading partners, and a passion for improving data integration processes.
The EDI Specialist will collaborate with internal teams, customers, vendors, and third-party providers to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient electronic document exchanges across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily EDI transactions and monitor data flow to ensure successful processing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve EDI errors, mapping issues, and system integration problems.
• Configure, test, and maintain EDI transactions including but not limited to 850, 810, 856, 940, and 945 documents.
• Coordinate onboarding and implementation activities for new trading partners.
• Analyze EDI requirements and develop mapping specifications to support business needs.
• Work closely with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve transmission and data discrepancies.
• Monitor EDI performance and proactively identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Create and maintain documentation related to EDI processes, standards, mappings, and workflows.
• Support ERP, WMS, and TMS integrations connected to EDI transactions.
• Assist with system upgrades, testing initiatives, and process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with customer, vendor, and industry EDI standards and requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting EDI environments.
• Strong understanding of ANSI X12 transaction sets and EDI communication protocols.
• Experience with EDI mapping, testing, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and system integrations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EDI platforms such as SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce, Cleo, OpenText, Gentran, or similar solutions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of SQL or database querying tools.
• Previous experience in a remote or hybrid work environment.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Milwaukee,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.