Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The EDI Communication Analyst is responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient electronic data communication between FORVIA systems and external business partners. Operating within the Integration Solutions & Platforms organization in North America Operations (NAO), the analyst provides technical expertise in EDI connectivity, troubleshooting, mapping, and SAP‑related interfaces.

The role requires strong functional knowledge of EDI standards and tools (including Seeburger BIS6, Covisint, SAP PO/PI, SAP ECC), communication protocols, and OEM‑specific communication requirements. A deep understanding of site operations and EDI‑supported business processes is essential to maintain seamless data exchange across the supply chain.

Main Mission

To configure, maintain, and support EDI communication processes within SAP‑integrated environments, ensuring uninterrupted data flow with customers and suppliers. This includes daily operational support, incident resolution, documentation, collaboration with global EDI teams, and participation in continuous improvement and training initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Activities

Configure and parameterize EDI connections for customers and suppliers within SAP environments, using Seeburger BIS6, Covisint, SAP PO/PI, and approved communication protocols such as OFTP, OFTP2, AS2, HTTPS, and SFTP.
Analyze and resolve EDI communication incidents, ensuring timely routing and closure of tickets following the global “follow‑the‑sun” support methodology. 
Review existing processes and new business requirements to support localized and centralized JIT‑focused EDI communication flows. 

Frequent Activities

Deliver strong customer service to internal FORVIA users and ensure smooth internal/external EDI communications. 
Prepare and update support documentation, procedures, and operational guidelines.
Provide urgent support when required (including occasional after‑hours or weekend coverage). 

Occasional Activities

Train and support Level 2 teams (EDI Competence Center or other regional teams) to ensure knowledge transfer and global support continuity.
Create and maintain internal BIS6 BIC mappings used for information structures and BIS6 dashboards. 
Collaborate closely with EDI Team Leads and external providers to resolve issues extending beyond traditional EDI scope.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or similar.
Advanced English 
Experience: Minimum 2 years (Desirable). Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.

Required technical skills:

o   Knowledge and basics of EDI.
o   EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT).
o   EDI protocols (FTP, OFTP, HTTPs, SFTP, OFTP2, AS2).
o   UNIX-like systems (Commands, shell scripting, JAVA, C, C++).
o   EDI tools/VANs (Covisint Connect, GXS, Seeburger-BIS6, Seeburger-BIC Mapping Designer)

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.