Integration Support Specialist

Integration Support Specialist Level: Hourly Division/Department: Information Technology/Tech Engagement Reports to: Manager B2B Integrations Travel: Occasional, but varies based on assigned projects or duties, conferences, training, etc. About the Role: Do you like being on a team and engaging with end users to quickly solve technical issues with IT services? Do you enjoy working in a time-sensitive environment, finding solutions and delighting end users? The B2B Integration Support Specialist serves on a customer-centric first-level IT support team, responsible for analyzing and resolving challenges with our Sterling Integrator application and end user communications.Responsibilities include: Implements Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for Do it Best Members and Vendors.. Interacts via telephone and email with DIB departments, supplier’s EDI and business staff contacts, software suppliers, and EDI Value Added Networks (VANs) to resolve EDI issues. There is also the occasional need to speak with members who use the X12 format to help resolve their issues. Use EDI translation software to monitor the daily processing of the EDI system and initiate the necessary actions to correct any EDI issues. Daily monitoring of EDI Errors and working with EDI trading partners to troubleshoot and correct. This includes but is not limited to: Check invoice errors Recover lost or rejected invoices. Reviews unacknowledged report and resolve problems with lost or delayed transmissions Review Advance Ship Notice error report and work with trading partner, purchasing or the appropriate Retail Service Center to correct error. Review 864 (credit authorization) reports for errors. Correct or contact a trading partner to resend. Monitor EDI translation and editor reports for all inbound and outbound transmission errors. Determine cause of error and initiate corrective action. Must be able to use all in-house and 3rd party tools to determine issues and errors. Review editor and translator errors for member purchase orders and invoices sent EDI. Contact members to initiate corrective action. Load and maintain Trading Partner profiles. Increase trading partner base. Work with user departments to identify and contact potential partners. Support of other corporate initiatives which include but are not limited to Vendor Portal. Participate, as needed, in Project meetings either as part of the team or in a consulting role Facilitate enterprise data communications with business partners including all member, vendor, Value Added Networks, financial, and Point of Sale communications as well as internal electronic communications Coordinate and oversee the addition of members and vendors to existing EDI transaction sets as well as our proprietary format. Develop and provide user documentation, procedures, and technical specifications Develop and maintain Product vendor qualifications Develop and maintain Point of Sale vendor qualifications Assist in designing new or reformatted application files and layouts in support of member and vendor communication Thoroughly test EDI transaction maps, SI business processes, and review EDI test files and data Work Do it Best trade shows, as needed, to support various business applications/programs Support a culture of teamwork, collaboration and proficiency within the team Education and Experience: Degree in an IT related field or 1-5 years of relevant work experience Experience with X12 Format Experience with AS2 and FTP Communication The ability to learn and explain our proprietary format Knowledge of personal computers, servers, and database and file structures. Experience with various communication protocols Understanding of Windows Operating System Excellent troubleshooting using logic and problem solving skills Excellent verbal/written communication skills Familiar with proper testing procedures Ability to work independently and with others on various EDI and IT projects Ability to manage multiple problems concurrently Ability to correctly prioritize and resolve critical issues Ability and willingness to work additional hours as necessary to resolve problems Ability to work effectively in time critical, pressure situations with limited supervision Customer Service minded Effective verbal and written communication skills Effective technical writing skills Effective interpersonal skills, collaboration, and teamwork Familiar with team collaboration and productivity tools, such as Google Workplace, Trello, Slack, etc. Benefits available to you: Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision Paid time off to foster work/life balance Profit sharing Bonus Pay opportunities Retirement funding opportunities Education reimbursement Health club reimbursement Career advancement opportunities About Do it Best GroupHeadquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently-owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be servedOur Mission: Making the best even betterOur Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreamsPlease note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support. We encourage local candidates or those already planning to move to the area to apply.

Created: 2026-03-10