What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDI Vendor Relationship Manager position at Cornerstone Brands (A Division of QVC Group)?
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- The Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Vendor Relationship Manager supports Cornerstone Brands (Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Grandin Road, Garnet Hill), and manages the SPS Commerce platform and vendor relationships while overseeing end-to-end Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes within Microsoft Dynamics 365, ensuring seamless EDI integration, vendor compliance, and optimized workflows across the organization. You will report to the Chief Operating Officer.
- This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at our West Chester, OH office several days per month. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
- Be the primary point of contact for SPS Commerce, managing the relationship to ensure alignment with business goals.
- Oversee integration, configuration, and optimization of the SPS Commerce platform for EDI transactions, ensuring accurate data flow between the company and vendors.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SPS Commerce tools, including order processing, invoicing, and shipment notifications.
- Build strong relationships with vendors, ensuring compliance with contracts, SLAs, and performance metrics.
- Negotiate vendor terms, resolve disputes, and coordinate onboarding of new vendors into the SPS Commerce ecosystem.
- Monitor vendor performance, including delivery timelines, quality, and pricing, to ensure alignment with company standards.
- Manage the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, including requisition, purchase order creation, goods receipt, invoice processing, and payment.
- Improve P2P workflows to reduce cycle times, improve cost efficiency, and enhance vendor payment accuracy.
- Oversee the Order-to-Cash (O2C) process for direct delivery orders in Dynamics 365, including order creation, fulfillment, invoicing, and payment collection.
- Ensure seamless integration of direct delivery processes with SPS Commerce for real-time order tracking and customer updates.
- Monitor and improve O2C performance metrics, such as order accuracy, fulfillment speed, and cash collection efficiency.
- Configure and maintain Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations modules related to P2P and O2C processes, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and train internal teams on processes using Dynamics 365 and SPS Commerce tools.
- Create reports and dashboards to track KPIs, such as vendor performance, process cycle times, and cost savings.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience managing vendor relationships and supply chain processes in a B2C environment.
- 2 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, specifically in P2P and O2C modules.
- Proven experience with SPS Commerce or similar EDI platforms, including setup, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with supply chain operations, including procurement, vendor management, and order fulfillment.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel).
- Familiarity with process automation tools and ERP integrations.