What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDI Specialist position at ABB?
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This position reports to
IS Application Development Manager
Your role and responsibilities
The EDI Specialist will play a vital role in ensuring seamless electronic data interchange between our business, customers, and vendors. By maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing EDI connections, this role will ensure that data is accurately transmitted, mapped, and integrated into our business systems, including SAP and B2Bi platforms. Through close collaboration with internal teams and external partners, the EDI Specialist will drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in all EDI processes, supporting smooth business operations.
The work model for the role is: Onsite
You will be mainly accountable for:
ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is a marketer, designer and manufacturer that offers Baldor-Reliance® industrial electric motors, primarily in North America. The Division focuses on quality, reliability and efficiency to provide a comprehensive offering of NEMA motors in the market across most industrial segments and applications.
We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
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Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to
IS Application Development Manager
Your role and responsibilities
The EDI Specialist will play a vital role in ensuring seamless electronic data interchange between our business, customers, and vendors. By maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing EDI connections, this role will ensure that data is accurately transmitted, mapped, and integrated into our business systems, including SAP and B2Bi platforms. Through close collaboration with internal teams and external partners, the EDI Specialist will drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in all EDI processes, supporting smooth business operations.
The work model for the role is: Onsite
You will be mainly accountable for:
- EDI Integration & Support: Manage and support EDI transactions and workflows with customers and vendors. Configure, test, and troubleshoot EDI transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, ASNs, and other document types. Monitor EDI transmissions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with business rules. Integrate EDI systems (such as B2Bi) with SAP to ensure seamless data flow and business process alignment.
- Customer & Vendor Collaboration: Work closely with trading partners to onboard new EDI connections and resolve integration issues. Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, supply chain, and finance, to ensure smooth data exchange. Maintain trading partner profiles, specifications, and mapping documentation.
- Technology & System Management: Utilize B2Bi (Business-to-Business Integration) software and SAP for managing EDI workflows. Develop and maintain EDI maps, ensuring compliance with X12, EDIFACT, and other industry standards. Identify and implement improvements to streamline EDI processes and enhance data integrity.
- Issue Resolution & Compliance: Investigate and resolve EDI-related errors, failures, and exceptions. Ensure compliance with industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Provide training and support to internal teams on EDI-related topics.
- Bachelor’s Degree - Preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology or Software Engineering with minimum 2 years experience
- Preferred Experience Includes: 5 years of experience in EDI implementation, support, or administration, Hands-on experience with EDI platforms (B2Bi, Gentran, CPI), Strong understanding of EDI standards such as ANSI X12, EDIFACT, and XML, Proficiency in EDI mapping, transaction sets, and troubleshooting EDI errors
- Experience working with trading partners and setting up new EDI connections
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve data integration issues
- Familiarity with AS2, FTP, SFTP, API-based integrations preferred
- Knowledge or familiarity with SAP, ABAP, SQL, scripting, or automation for data processing
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is a marketer, designer and manufacturer that offers Baldor-Reliance® industrial electric motors, primarily in North America. The Division focuses on quality, reliability and efficiency to provide a comprehensive offering of NEMA motors in the market across most industrial segments and applications.
We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
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