EDI Consultant (Freelance, Remote - Europe)

Our automotive customer is in the process of becoming independent as part of a larger organizational transformation. To support this transition, we are looking for an experienced EDI Consultant / EDI Coordinator to oversee the migration of existing EDI systems to an external service provider.

The role focuses on process coordination, stakeholder communication, and testing — not on technical development or interface setup.

Framework Conditions

• Location: Remote (within Europe)
• Start: Immediate / ASAP
• Duration: 6 months
• Contract: Freelance
• Language: English (must)
• Candidates must be based in Europe

Tasks

• Act as the main coordinator between business stakeholders, external EDI service providers, and trading partners
• Support the outsourcing and migration of existing EDI systems and interfaces connected to SAP
• Ensure effective communication, alignment, and documentation between all parties
• Monitor, test, and validate EDI message exchanges and data quality
• Coordinate and document issue resolution, test cases, and go-live activities
• Define and implement processes and governance structures for the new EDI setup
• Oversee daily EDI operations to ensure stability and smooth data exchange

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience in EDI coordination, business integration, or interface management
• Solid understanding of EDI processes and standards (e.g. EDIFACT, ANSI X12, IDoc)
• Experience in SAP-related EDI integration, particularly with MM, SD, and PP modules
• Experience in collaborating with external EDI providers and managing multiple partners
• Hands-on experience with testing and validation of EDI connections and data flows
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in an international environment
• Structured, proactive, and detail-oriented working style
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Ability to work independently