Welcome Home!
We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.
Driving reliable data connections across our supply chain.
As the EDI Services Implementation Analyst, you will support the exchange of electronic business documents between Home Hardware Stores Limited and our Supplier Community, ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and efficiency of EDI communications. Led by the Manager, Inventory Systems & Replenishment Optimization, this role will best suit someone with strong technical aptitude, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset to support seamless supplier integration and critical inventory and merchandise planning processes.
Ready to make an impact? Here’s how:
- Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Home Hardware’s EDI systems to ensure reliable and accurate electronic data exchanges with our supplier community.
- Assess supplier EDI capabilities and provide guidance, support, and documentation tailored to varying levels of EDI knowledge.
- Collaborate and negotiate with suppliers and third-party EDI providers to successfully implement and support EDI documents and integrations.
- Act as a subject matter expert, supporting internal users and business processes by clearly communicating EDI concepts and resolving issues efficiently.
- Monitor EDI communications to ensure FTP, SFTP, and AS2 connections are operating effectively, working with suppliers, Value Added Networks (VANs), and third-party providers to resolve connectivity issues.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and report on failed EDI transactions related to system or business compliance issues, ensuring timely resolution.
- Develop, update, and maintain EDI maps, including required coding changes, to support evolving business needs.
- Configure, implement, and test new EDI translation, communication, and related software while ensuring uninterrupted business operations, and continuously improve the EDI environment to keep it current and competitive.
We’re looking for:
- Diploma in Business or Computer Studies, or a related field.
- Experience with EDI standards, transaction sets, and file formats, including ANSI X12, EDIFACT, XML, flat files, and documents such as 850, 855, 856, 810, 204, 214, 990, and 997.
- Hands-on experience with EDI communication protocols and environments, including FTP, SFTP, AS2, and EDI Value Added Networks (VANs).
- Experience using EDI translation software (e.g., Trusted Link Enterprise or similar), including coding, maintaining, and troubleshooting EDI maps.
- Knowledge of or experience with Python programming to support data integration, automation, or analysis.
- Ability to configure, test, and implement new EDI software and enhancements while supporting ongoing business operations.
- Strong understanding of supplier and customer EDI relationships, including shipping and shipment packaging processes.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business systems.
- The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.
How we’ll make you feel at Home
Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:
- The expected starting salary range for this role is $51,400 to $67,400; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience.
- Eligible for the annual bonus program.
- Comprehensive Benefits Program including:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
- Group RRSP.
- Discounts from our corporate retail stores.
- Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Personal and sick time.
- Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.
Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.
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