Gentran/AS400 Consultant - 10+ years of exp

Role: Gentran / AS400 Consultant 

Location: Remote

Duration: Long Term

looking for an EDI analyst with strong Gentran / AS400 experience for 5-6 months, offshore ( able to work EST - 12 AM IST )

Remote

here is a sample job description. Feel free to add/change. We are seeking an experienced Gentran EDI Analyst with strong AS400/iSeries expertise to support, maintain, and enhance our enterprise EDI environment. This role will play a critical part in managing daily EDI transactions, integrating trading partners, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring seamless data exchange between internal business applications and external partners.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support EDI processes using Gentran for inbound and outbound transactions (e.g., 810, 850, 856, 997).

• Develop, configure, and maintain EDI maps and trading partner setups.

• Monitor daily EDI transmissions, proactively identify issues, and resolve transaction failures.

• Integrate EDI transactions with back-end systems running on IBM i (AS400).

• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service) to analyze and document business requirements.

• Troubleshoot and debug EDI and AS400-related errors, including job queues, data queues, and CL programs.

• Onboard new trading partners, ensuring compliance with EDI standards and partner specifications.

• Maintain EDI documentation, maps, and trading partner configurations.

• Support EDI testing, validation, and production cutovers.

• Participate in modernization initiatives to integrate legacy EDI with newer platforms or ERP systems.

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Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Gentran EDI mapping, configuration, and support.

• Strong technical expertise working with AS400/iSeries environments (CL, RPG preferred).

• Solid understanding of ANSI X12 EDI standards and common transaction sets (e.g., 850, 810, 856, 997).

• Experience with communication protocols such as FTP, SFTP, AS2, and VAN.

• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot EDI transactions and system logs.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating EDI with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP ERP, Oracle E-Business Suite, or JD Edwards).

• Knowledge of XML, flat file formats, and EDI modernization strategies.

• Prior involvement in EDI migration or transformation projects.

• Familiarity with supply chain or retail trading partner networks