SAP EDI Consultant

Key Responsibilities:

EDI Integration & Management

Design and implement EDI solutions using OpenText mapping with the Customer EDI Profile.

Configure and customize SAP IDocs for various business scenarios (e.g., ORDERS, INVOIC, ASN, etc.).

Manage trading partner onboarding, communication protocols (AS2, SFTP, FTP, VAN), and document mapping.

Develop and maintain mapping specifications for ANSI X12, EDIFACT, TRADACOMS, Flat Files and XML formats.

Drive AS IS / TO BE process discussions, fit gap analysis, and solution blueprinting.

Middleware & API Integration

Integrate SAP with external systems using SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, and OpenText Active Applications.

Support building new connectivity and ensure secure data exchange.

Business Process Support

Enable and support EDI hypercare for core processes such as Order-to-Cash.

Collaborate with functional teams (SD, MM, FI) to gather requirements and deliver robust EDI solutions.

SAP Sales & Distribution Functional Knowledge specific to EDI.

Required Skills & Experience:

7 to10 + years of experience in SAP EDI integration.

Hands-on experience with OpenText B2B Managed Services and SAP IDoc processing.

Strong understanding of EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT), communication protocols, and partner onboarding.

Experience with SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, and Sterling Integrator is a plus.

Proficiency in troubleshooting EDI errors and managing EDI queues and reprocessing.

Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

SAP Sales & Distribution Functional Knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with SAP ECC, S/4HANA and SAP Integration Suite.

Familiarity with OpenText Active Applications (e.g., Active Orders, Active Invoices).

Build, Test & Deployment

Prepare and review Functional Design Documents (FDD/FSD) and interface specifications.

Support and lead SIT, UAT, Cutover, and Hypercare phases.

Collaborate with ABAP and integration teams for custom developments.

Stakeholder & Delivery Management

Coordinate with partners, offshore/onshore teams, and regional business users.

Provide knowledge transfer and documentation for AMS and support teams.

Support defect resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Soft Skills & Competencies

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently and lead functional design areas.

Comfortable working in fast paced, large scale transformation programs.

Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Proven ability to collaborate across functional and technical teams.