EDI Manager - Beverage Manufacturing Company Job Listing at Lassonde Pappas in Cherry Hill, NJ (Job ID 3305)

Description

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we've been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you're passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us! 

We value each of our employees' total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

Pay Range for this position is: $111,000-$167,000 plus annual bonus, depending on experience and geographical location. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The EDI Manager is a strategic IT leadership role based in Cherry Hill, NJ, responsible for overseeing all Electronic Data Interchange initiatives, systems, and processes. This manager ensures smooth electronic communication with trading partners, manages the integration of EDI solutions across internal teams, leads a team of analysts and support staff, and drives continuous improvement in data interchange capabilities while serving as a liaison between IT, Sales, Operations, Finance, and external partners.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Strategy & Leadership
  • Lead the development and execution of the organization's EDI strategy.
  • Manage a team of EDI analysts and support personnel.
  • Function as a liaison between internal teams (IT, Sales, Operations, Finance) and external trading partners.
• EDI Operations & Support
  • Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot EDI systems, transactions, and communications.
  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of EDI data exchanges (e.g., purchase orders, invoices, ASNs).
  • Set up and manage EDI trading partner relationships, including onboarding and testing.
• Technical Management
  • Design, configure, and support EDI mappings and workflows using tools such as [Sterling B2B Integrator, Cleo Integration, etc.].
  • Collaborate with Applications Manager and any required third-party software vendors to support integration efforts.
  • Monitor system performance and implement optimizations or upgrades as needed.
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ANSI X12, EDIFACT) and company policies.
  • Maintain detailed documentation for all EDI processes, mappings, and trading partner requirements.
  • Stay current with EDI trends, standards, and best practices.

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education:
   bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of direct EDI experience, including implementation and support.
  • 2+ years in a leadership or management role preferred.
  • Proven experience with EDI tools (e.g., Gentran, Cleo, IBM Sterling, Seeburger, etc.) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.).
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of EDI standards (ANSI X12, EDIFACT, XML).
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and people skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry 
• Experience in Manufacturing or Production Environment 
• Proven organizational skills.
• Ability to direct, coach and train others.
• Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and critical thinking skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting, driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reaching above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing up to fifty pounds from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to fifty feet.

VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.