Professional Services Consultant - Network Based Translation

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Job Title: Technical Support / Professional Services Consultant

Location: Wigan, Manchester

Salary: Competitive

The company is the UK's leader in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Managed Service Solutions. They are looking to recruit a Technical Support / Services Consultant to join their team in Wigan.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide a sound second line of support to clients and in-house staff in respect of the solution both over the phone and via email/case management support system. Where necessary escalate the issue as necessary and thereafter manage resolution and continued updates to customer until matter is resolved

* Interpreting specifications of requirements, such that the solution can be adequately supported.

* Configuration, installation and testing of software solutions as per client requirements

* Liaison with clients, their partners and third party providers.

* To provide out of Hours Technical & Infrastructure Support on a rota basis.

Key Performance Indicators:

* Supporting existing systems, new implementation projects and 2nd line support duties.

* Management of Customer Relationships to ensure timely resolutions are provided.

* Provide an exceptional level of Technical Support complete with Supporting Documentation.

* Excellent at managing multiple support cases with exceptional attention to detail.

* Attain customer sign-off post case closure.

* Keep colleagues and line manager fully informed of successes, risk and potential delays.

Essential Skills:

* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

* Knowledge of commonly used global EDI standards i.e. Tradacoms, EDIFact, ANSI X12, GS1 XML etc.

* Understanding of data translation and systems interfacing.

* Structured with good time management skills and committed to achieving targets.

* Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external project stakeholders at various levels.

* Provide training to software users where applicable.

* Self-motivated, positive personality, team player.

* Excellent listening, written and verbal communications.

* Thorough knowledge of XML and XSLT and the ability to undertake the development of data translation mappings.

* Understanding of e-business connectivity and EDI transport protocols (VAN, FTP, AS2 etc).

* Experience of data analysis and translation software tools.

* Experience of Linux operating systems.

* Provide out of Hours Technical & Infrastructure Support on a rota basis.

Advantageous Skills:

* Understanding of retail supply chain processes.

* Experience of Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems.

* Experience using Microsoft Office.

* Experience working with MS SQL Server Management Studio.

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Covering Letter for this role. No Agencies need apply.

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