Experience: QAD E‑Commerce, EDI (ANSI X12/EDIFACT), IBM Sterling, Progress 4GL
Job Description & Details
"The demand for seamless electronic data interchange is skyrocketing as companies modernize their supply chains. A QAD EDI Functional Consultant sits at the intersection of ERP expertise and B2B integration, making it a high\u2011impact role today. Joining Clarios in Glendale offers you a chance to drive real\u2011time commerce solutions in a thriving automotive battery leader.\n\n# Job Summary\nThe role focuses on production support and issue resolution for QAD E\u2011Commerce solutions, designing and maintaining EDI mappings and transformations using IBM Sterling Integrator and Progress 4GL. You will collaborate with cross\u2011functional teams to ensure reliable B2B data exchange and enhance system performance.\n\n# Top 3 Critical Skills Table\n| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |\n|---|---|---|\n| QAD E\u2011Commerce Module | Core platform for order\u2011to\u2011cash automation | Senior |\n| EDI (ANSI X12 / EDIFACT) | Enables standardized partner communication | Senior |\n| IBM Sterling Integrator | Handles B2B message routing & transformation | Mid |\n\n# Interview Preparation\n1. **How do you configure and troubleshoot an EDI transaction set in IBM Sterling Integrator?**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Understanding of mapping, partner profiles, and error handling.\n2. **Explain the differences between ANSI X12 and EDIFACT standards and when you would use each.**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Knowledge of global standards and industry\u2011specific usage.\n3. **Describe a complex EDI mapping you built for QAD E\u2011Commerce and the challenges you faced.**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Practical experience with transformations and problem\u2011solving.\n4. **How would you approach a production outage affecting EDI document flow?**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Incident management steps, root\u2011cause analysis, and communication.\n5. **What is the role of Progress 4GL in QAD environments, and how have you used it for customizations?**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Ability to extend QAD functionality with coding skills.\n\n# Resume Optimization\n- QAD E\u2011Commerce\n- EDI (ANSI X12)\n- EDIFACT\n- IBM Sterling Integrator\n- Progress 4GL\n- Production support\n- Mapping & transformations\n- B2B integration\n- Issue resolution\n- ERP functional consulting\n\n# Application Strategy\nWhen emailing the recruiter, start with a courteous greeting, attach your resume, and clearly reference the QAD EDI Functional Consultant role. Highlight your top skills such as QAD E\u2011Commerce, EDI standards, and IBM Sterling experience, and cite specific projects where you delivered successful integrations. Make sure to mention how your background aligns with the job requirements and express enthusiasm for contributing to Clarios.\n\n# Career Roadmap\n| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| QAD EDI Functional Consultant | 2\u20114 years ERP & EDI support | Issue resolution, EDI mapping | Senior QAD EDI Consultant |\n| Senior QAD EDI Consultant | 4\u20116 years leading integrations | Architecture, stakeholder management | EDI Solutions Architect |\n| EDI Solutions Architect | 6+ years strategic integration | End\u2011to\u2011end design, roadmap | Director of Integration Services |"