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EDI Sr. Specialist – Supply Chain Catalyst Brands Plano, Texas (Remote) 

The EDI Sr. Specialist is responsible in ensuring seamless electronic data interchange (EDI) between our organization and trading partners, supporting operational efficiency, compliance, and data integrity across the supply chain. The EDI Senior Specialist will work closely with the EDI Manager for continuous integration and provide critical support in managing electronic data interchange operations and trading partner communications. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Initiating and monitoring the testing process to new or reinstated suppliers. This involves ensuring connectivity to the VAN is established and required transactions formats are tested successfully. 

• Tracking the progress of all onboarding suppliers in a Tracking Spreadsheet.

• Monitoring the EDI common mailbox for onboarding questions and issues in EDI on a daily basis. 

• Reporting system or processing issus to the appropriate teams and tracking the resolution of these issues. 

• Documenting process for new tasks and modified procedures. 

• Identify and evaluate EDI errors, working with IT to remediate

Core Competencies & Accomplishments: 

• Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline, or 5+ years of hands-on experience in EDI and supply chain operations. 

• Strong knowledge of EDI standards and protocols (ANSI X12, EDIFACT, AS2, FTP/SFTP).

• Experience with EDI platforms (e.g., IBM Sterling, SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce, Cleo).

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite). 

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

What You Get: 

Our corporate office, located within the exciting new development of Legacy West in Plano, Texas, supports our stores and supply chain facilities nationwide. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on all of our merchandise. On-site campus amenities include health clinic, daycare and preschool, full cafeteria service, a fitness center, and free garage parking. About Catalyst: Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Six iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style. We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands. At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. Working at Catalyst means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a safe, caring and welcoming environment. It is a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated and diversity flourishes. It’s a place that’s meant for you.