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RESPONSIBILITIES
- You are responsible for setting up, maintaining and extending the EDI system for our customers
- You communicate with our customers and analyse, design and implement their needs
- You create mappings between different formats (typical EDI standards, XML, ASCII) using various tools, mainly XSLT
- You setup connections and configure the needed message flows between our customers and their trading partners
- You consult and train customers on B2B messaging possibilities
- You improve clients’ EDI system
- You will specialize in 1 or more functional area’s
- You are a central source of technical knowledge and will assist other Descartes teams like Sales and Customer Service.
SKILLS AND ATTITUDE
- A Bachelors’ Degree in IT or equivalent preferably in an Engineering or other technical discipline.
- You set a high level of quality in your development and the technical implementation
- You are customer focussed and maintain customer contact via mail, phone and onsite visits
- You are fluent in Dutch and English both verbal as well as written.
- You possess strong communication and presentation skills.
- You are able to handle multiple projects and can work independently as well as in team.
- You are service-oriented and possess problem-solving skills.
- You are flexible and stress resistant.
- You are willing to learn (by training and on the job)
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
- General development skills and general knowledge of file structures.
- The list below is more specific, but we can provide with the necessary training for these topics:
- More specific file/EDI structures like XML, EDIFACT, ANSI X12, TRADACOM, CSV, FLAT FILE
- XSD, XPATH, XSLT knowledge (or experience with other EDI translators)
- Communication protocols like VAN connections, FTP(s), HTTP(s), AS2, Webservices
- Knowledge of Scripting (C#) is considered an asset
Experience in one of the below functional areas is an asset (can also be part of the training):
- Retail and Do It Yourself
- Transport and Logistics
- Government
- Port Systems
LOCATION
You mainly work out of our office in Lier but are willing to commute to customers' locations. You are also willing to occasionally travel abroad.
OFFER
We offer a flexible and casual work environment, as well as mentorship and on-the-job training to support your personal growth. You will work in an international organisation and get the chance to work with international customers. We offer an attractive compensation package including company car, group insurance, medical insurance and lunch vouchers
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are a unique fit for this position to idewachter@descartes.com citing “Technical Consultant” in the subject of your message. Agency calls will not be accepted.