EDI Implementation Consultant

Oversees the development and implementation of detailed technology solutions for clients using company products, outsourced solutions, or proprietary tools/techniques. Responsible for defining the client needs, developing a proposal to meet those needs, as well as overseeing the implementation of the complete project solution. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
This position requires the ability to learn quickly to start working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where attention to detail, analytical skills and strong communication skills are essential. As a member of the Avalara Implementation team your goal is to provide world-class service to our customers. He/she will be expected to live by our cult of the customer philosophy and will be held accountable for increasing the overall satisfaction of our customer base. Assisting in the creation and implementation of customer centric processes and workflow, performing to prescribed metrics goals and contributing to an environment of accountability, growth, and positive employee morale.
As part of the Implementation Team, you'd focus on New Product Introductions, with enhanced focus on customer onboarding. The role is highly collaborative, and you will be expected to create clarity in a complex organizational environment, generate energy through a bias towards action, and deliver results.


Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and delivery of multiple client implementations simultaneously.
• Ensure that customer requirements are fully defined and met within the configuration and the final deliverable.
• Coordinate between internal implementation and technical resources and client teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• You take over the technical management and implementation of medium to large EDI and e-Invoicing solutions for our customers. Our project management team will provide you with active support.
• You create customer-specific workflows, mappings, connections to partners and coordinate end-2-end tests.
• Resolve, record and appropriately escalate risks and issues.
• Monitor and report project metrics and provide clear updates and status.
• Develop and document business requirements related to business processes, data transformation and reporting.
• Assist clients with developing and executing testing plans and procedures.
• Take ownership of technical issues from initial report to final resolution
• Assist internal groups with technical issues and inquiries.
• Be open to accept additional responsibilities assigned to meet the deadlines.
• With very good documentation, robust processes and a handover to the application management team, you lay the foundation for the smooth running of the interfaces.
• You involve colleagues with less experience in your projects, coordinate them and you are happy to pass on your knowledge.
• Support customers' success by answering application questions, tracking issues, monitoring changes, and resolving or escalating problems according to company guidelines.
• Provide training and end-user support during customer onboarding.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BE, BCA, MCA, B. Tech) from an accredited college or university, or equivalent career experience.
• Experience in implementing ERP solutions. You have very good experience in the implementation and management of EDI and/or e-invoicing projects and are familiar with one of the common integration platforms (e.g., Seeburger BIS, Axway TSIM, Lobster, TradeExpress, etc.).
• You have experience in programming mappings and are familiar with different data formats (e.g., EDIFACT, ANSI X.12, TRADACOMS, XML, etc.) as well as various data exchange protocols (e.g., AS2, OFTP2, (S)FTP(S), etc.).
• Experience with market leading ERP Software like SAP ECC and SAP S/4, Microsoft Dynamics including their Inhouse formats like SAP IDoc.
• Understanding of the tax, tax processes, data and systems concepts and an ability to troubleshoot complex issues related to them.
• Experience in techno functional role and the capability of translating business requirements to technical configurations.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced customer service environment, managing a large portfolio of active customers through their implementation or support process; organization and the ability to balance multiple clients and varying needs is critical to this role's success.
• 5-8 years of software implementation, preferably within the B2B sector.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Efficient work habits that allow for a significant level of multi-tasking and ability to effectively prioritize to deliver impact and results.
• Results-oriented with strong people and time management skills, highly organized, motivated, and driven to succeed.
• Flexibility and a willingness to immerse themselves in the detail of projects to quickly solve problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required with a demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, organizational skills and team player
• Goal-driven and self-motivated towards continual improvement in knowledge, efficiency, productivity, and customer service; Consultants are measured on a combination of the number of projects successfully completed per month and the quality of the implementation.
• Personify the Avalara Success Traits: Ownership, Simplicity, Curiosity, Adaptability, Urgency, Optimism, Humility

Preferred Qualifications

• You have a degree in information technology or business informatics, or comparable training with at least 3 years of professional experience.
• You have very good experience in the implementation and management of EDI and/or e-invoicing projects and are familiar with one of the common integration platforms (e.g. Seeburger BIS, Axway TSIM, Lobster, Trade Express, etc.).
• You have experience in programming mappings and are familiar with different data formats (e.g. EDIFACT, ANSI X.12, TRADACOMS, XML, etc.) as well as various data exchange protocols (e.g. AS2, OFTP2, (S)FTP(S), etc.).
• Experience with market leading ERP Software like SAP ECC and SAP S/4, Microsoft Dynamics including their Inhouse formats like SAP IDoc.
• You have very good analytical skills paired with an affinity for technology and are motivated to constantly develop professionally and personally.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to details.
• Very good verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Very good knowledge of English, written and spoken.

About Avalara
We’re building cloud-based tax compliance solutions to handle every transaction in the world.
Imagine every transaction you make — every tank of gas, cup of coffee, or pair of sneakers, every movie ticket, meal kit, or streamed song, every sensor-to-sensor ping. Nearly every time you make a purchase, physical or digital, there’s an accompanying unique and nuanced tax compliance calculation.
The logic behind calculating taxes — the rules, rates, and boundaries — is a global, layered, three-dimensional mess of complexity, with compliance dictated by governments and applied by every business, every day.
Avalara works with businesses of all sizes, all over the world — from corner stores to gigantic global retailers — to calculate tax accurately and automatically, at speeds measured in milliseconds.
That’s a massive technical challenge, in terms of scale, reliability, and complexity, and we do it better than anyone. That’s why we’re growing fast.
Headquartered in Seattle, Avalara has offices across the U.S. and around the world, in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, India, and the U.K.
Avalara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other factor protected by law.