Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10^th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

The Information Systems Director - EDI is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, implementing and supporting areas such as Enterprise Resource Planning, Sequencing Applications, Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse systems. The IS Director - EDI is also responsible for ensuring that all related systems are being maintained within the facilities they support.

• Directs the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems, and systems software to meet management and company's EDI information needs.
• Establishes IS EDI policies, standards, practices and security measures to ensure effective and consistent information processing operations and to safeguard information resources.
• Selects, develops, and motivates qualified staff to effectively carry out department functions and provide for the continuity of managerial and specialized skills.
• Maintains knowledge of developments in the area of EDI systems and incorporates new developments into the future EDI systems of the company.
• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity
• Implement EDI software solutions for operational needs.
• Research and recommend improvements to the organization’s EDI software and infrastructure.
• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing and disaster recovery.
• Install new or rebuild existing services settings, storage, etc. to achieve operational requirements and project specifications.
• Coordinate with users, management, vendors, and customers regarding EDI requirements.
• Constantly monitor and assess systems to make sure that processes are operating as designed.
• Collaborate with other IS and operational staff to ensure database integrity, security, and ongoing performance.
• Plan for EDI backup and recovery.
• Control and monitor user access in EDI system and VAN
• Expertise in ETL processes and Business Intelligence Reporting writing tools (as applicable).
• Review Epicor CMS EDI logs in depth to ensure productivity is not impacted.
• Develop and maintain expertise through professional associations and professional development opportunities.
• Advise management of new applications or potential system enhancements in support of future EDI requirements.
• Act as a technical resource during other projects as required and support management in all IS needs.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EDI systems design and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of EDI systems design, installation, backup, recovery, storage management, methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Able to interpret the EDI operational requirements of end users, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to write concise and accurate technical documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot programming changes, errors, and subsequent modifications.
• Preferred strong working knowledge of Trusted Link iSeries (Tli).
• Able to stay abreast of current and future EDI technological developments or trends.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Support on a 24/7 basis when required.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!
 

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer.   Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.