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Rural King · 2 days ago

EDI Coordinator

Mattoon, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $52K/yr

2+ years exp

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. The EDI Coordinator supports the Electronic Data Interchange operations, ensuring the accurate and efficient exchange of business documents while maintaining data integrity and optimizing supply chain performance.

AgricultureE-CommerceFarmingRetail

Responsibilities

Monitor, manage, and validate daily EDI transactions, including purchase orders (850), invoices (810), acknowledgements (855/997), and advance shipping notices (856)

Proactively identify, research, and resolve EDI-related issues or transmission failures to minimize business impact

Maintain transaction integrity across multiple trading partners and ensure data synchronization with Rural King’s ERP systems

Track EDI performance metrics and communicate recurring issues or partner non-compliance to leadership

Develop, modify, and test EDI maps and translation logic using internal tools and industry standards (ANSI X12)

Collaborate with IT and business teams to support system integrations between Oracle ERP, warehouse systems, and third-party platforms

Support upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities related to EDI software, middleware, and integration tools

Coordinate the onboarding of new trading partners, including setup, testing, and validation of EDI transactions

Maintain up-to-date documentation of partner configurations, communication methods (AS2, SFTP, VAN), and contact records

Enforce Rural King’s EDI compliance requirements and provide technical guidance to vendors during implementation

Work with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Logistics, and IT teams to align EDI processes with business objectives

Participate in process enhancement initiatives to improve automation, accuracy, and partner visibility

Contribute to technology projects aimed at advancing Rural King’s supply chain and vendor collaboration capabilities

Maintain detailed records of configurations, transaction logs, and partner communications

Develop and update training materials for internal users and vendors on EDI processes and best practices

Support internal audits and compliance reviews by providing transaction histories and configuration data

Qualification

EDI experienceOracle ERPANSI X12EDI mappingCommunication protocolsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft ExcelData managementCollaboration skills

Required

Associate or bachelor's degree in information systems, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

2+ years of hands-on EDI experience, ideally within a retail, distribution, or manufacturing environment

Proficiency with ANSI X12 transaction sets (850, 855, 856, 810, 812, 824, 997, etc.)

Experience with EDI mapping, communication protocols (AS2, SFTP, VAN), and ERP integration—Oracle ERP experience strongly preferred

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general data management tools