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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world�s largest publisher and distributor of children�s books and a leader in educational technology and children�s media. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs and school-based book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, television networks and the Company�s Internet Site, www.scholastic.com.
The EDI Specialist's role is to develop, coordinate, implement, communicate and support the Company�s Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) requirements and systems. This individual is responsible for ensuring that EDI-related production and procedures are maintained and properly executed. The candidate will analyze and create proposals on approach along with creating technical specifications for all work. Candidate will also conduct unit and system testing along with writing code where needed to integrate with back-end systems. The candidate will work with IT staff, end users and trading partners to support all business, technical, and functional needs relating to the EXTOL EDI Integrator package.
Position Responsibilities
Provides technical leadership on all new and existing application initiatives related to or involving EDI.
Primary support for all EDI related needs and inquiries
Develop and manage all aspects of the EDI system, including but not limited to
� Inbound and outbound transactions
� Daily reconciliation/troubleshooting of all transaction sets
� Set-up new EDI communications and maintain existing EDI communications
� Code back-end systems integrations processes
� Document and maintain EDI standards and the trading partner guide
� Identify potential EDI process efficiency improvements and implement changes
� Perform the role of a systems administrator for EDI Inegrator software
� Work with EXTOL to schedule and implement system upgrades and/or software fixes as required.
� Prepare project schedules/Status identifying resources and timelines for systems assigned projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Three (5) years experience with EDI packages.
Five (5) years coding experience on the AS400/iSeries platform (RPG or COBOL)
Comptent on the use of the EXTOL Integrator package.
B.S. Degree in Computer Science or related field a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
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company overview
For over 85 years, teachers and parents have recognized Scholastic as
a trusted name in learning. The Company continues this successful history
by remaining focused on encouraging children to learn to read and love
to learn, helping teachers carry out their important jobs and supporting
parents in their role as their child’s first teacher.
Founded in 1920 by M.R. “Robbie” Robinson, the father of the current
Chairman and CEO, Richard Robinson, today, Scholastic has over $2 billion
in revenues and is a global leader in children’s brands and distribution,
with nearly 10,000 employees worldwide. Scholastic creates quality educational
and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home,
including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher
materials, television programming, feature film, videos and toys. The
Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels,
including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs,
and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores,
schools, libraries and television networks; and the Company's Internet
site, www.scholastic.com.
Scholastic has operations in Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, India,
Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, The Philippines, Singapore,
Taiwan, Thailand and the United Kingdom. As our world grows smaller and
interconnected, Scholastic will continue to develop materials that span
cultural and national boundaries and serve the needs of parents, teachers
and children worldwide.
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