--- title: 'EDI Functional Consultant at BlueCherry' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/edi-functional-consultant-bluecherry-united-states-sk4qt3d31v3e' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # EDI Functional Consultant at BlueCherry - **Company:** BlueCherry - **Location:** United States - **Posted:** 2026-01-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bluecherry/jobs/5040835008 ## Job description BlueCherry EDI Functional Consultant With end-to-end capabilities, BlueCherry software enables many of the world’s most recognized fashion and apparel companies to manage critical business transactions and concept-to-consumer processes to improve speed to market, gain greater process visibility and control, increase productivity and operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance competitiveness. Travel on-site to clients as needed Summary Overview: CGS EDI Functional Consultants combine their industry experience, business process, and techincal expertise to deliver EDI based integrations to our clients. EDI Functional Consultants are responsible for communicating updates to the Project Manager regarding progress, accomplishments, and project risks. This role requires a consultant to be comfortable in client-facing environments and be able to communicate on all levels of the project. These team members are responsible for the implementation of EDI based modules of the BlueCherry application & are considered application specialists in this area to our organization and clients alike. Primary Responsibilities: - Serve as the subject matter expert for implementation EDI based solutions - Troubleshoot issues with electronic file transfers to identify the root cause and issue resolution - Guide client and assist in the onboarding of new EDI partners - Collect and document new EDI business requirements, translate them into technical specifications in preparation of implementation - Interfaced Trading Partners and 3rd party vendors to ensure successful testing of electronic transactions for existing and new business requirements - Conduct business process review meetings with clients to understand requirements for Retail EDI, 3PL, and BlueCherry Electronic Logistics EDI based integrations - Implementation projects using standard methodology & industry best practices - Document our clients’ current processes and define to-be processes - Configure a customer driven solution to meet our clients’ business objectives - Proactively report to project manager and project team on project progress and issues - Provide training to client staff on system functional features and capabilities - Work with project teams, clients, third-party vendors, and cross functional teams collaboratively Skills Required: - Dedication to quality delivery - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to teach & train clients for successful adoption of a new platform or tool - Excellent interpersonal skills & organizational skills - Demonstrated history of building relationships with a strong customer service focus - Discipline needed to achieve daily & weekly tasks while adhering to delivery deadlines - Keen attention to detail - Ability to work on multiple projects with deadlines and under pressure - Demonstrated high level of professionalism, critical thinking, and credibility Requirements: - BlueCherry experience - A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution - +5 years of experience of managing day-to-day EDI operations - Solid background of implementing and managing EDI transactions such as: 180, 832, 940, 943, 846, 944, 945, 94 - Strong Knowledge of CommerceHub, TrueCommerce, Shopify, Amazon - Experience with transfer protocols, FTP - Proven success in leading, collaborating, and contributing to a team-oriented environment - Determined ability to keep people motivated - Recognized ability to work creatively and logically in a problem-solving environment - ServiceNow, and Lucid chart experience is a plus ## About BlueCherry ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: BlueCherry is an AI-augmented, cloud-native supply chain platform purpose-built for the fashion, apparel, footwear, and consumer goods industries, offering end-to-end solutions from product lifecycle management to wholesale and retail. - **Entity Type**: Private (established company, part of CGS) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, USA - **Founded**: 1983 (as CGS; BlueCherry is the flagship product suite) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Fashion and consumer goods supply chain software (ERP, PLM, MES, B2B commerce, analytics) - **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise fashion brands, retailers, manufacturers, and lifestyle product companies - **Mission or purpose statement**: “To make the fashion industry more efficient, profitable, and sustainable.” ## Products & Services - **BlueCherry Enterprise Suite**: Modular, end-to-end supply chain platform covering ERP, PLM, eCommerce, and logistics. - **AI Planning**: AI-powered demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply chain planning. - **B2B Wholesale Platform**: Private digital marketplace for wholesale transactions, bulk ordering, and trading partner integration. - **Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)**: Connects global teams for real-time visibility from concept to delivery. - **Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)**: Unifies inventory, order, production, financials, analytics, and omnichannel operations. - **Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)**: Shop floor control, production tracking, and quality management. - **Quality Audit Management (QAM)**: Automated inspections, compliance workflows, and real-time quality insights. - **Warehouse Management**: Inventory visibility, fulfillment automation, and logistics optimization. - **eCommerce Integration**: Seamless data exchange with online platforms and ERP systems. - **Collaborative Supply Chain (CSC)**: Supplier collaboration, sourcing, and procurement. - **Business Intelligence (BI)**: Customizable reporting, real-time dashboards, and AI-driven analytics. - **Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)**: Sustainability tracking and compliance tools. - **Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)**: Automated data exchange with 1,000+ trading partners. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (CGS is privately held) - **Key Metric**: 500K+ users worldwide; 40+ years specializing in fashion; operations in 20+ countries across four regions. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed (CGS is an established private firm) - **Growth Signals**: AI-augmented, cloud-native platform expansion; delivery centers in North America, Europe, and India; strong focus on sustainability and ESG capabilities. ## Competitive Advantages - **Purpose-built for fashion**: Deep domain expertise with 40+ years exclusively serving apparel, footwear, and lifestyle brands. - **Configurable & hybrid**: Supports on-premise, cloud, or hybrid deployments; easily integrates with existing IT environments. - **End-to-end visibility**: Single platform covering concept, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, wholesale, and retail. - **Industry community**: Cultivated a large network of fashion brands and partners, creating network effects and best-practice sharing. - **Robust security certifications**: Enterprise-grade security and compliance standards. ## Strategic Focus - **Sustainability**: Helping clients reduce waste and improve efficiency through ESG tools and responsible supply chain practices. - **AI & automation**: Embedding AI into planning, forecasting, and quality management to drive real-time decision-making. - **Global expansion**: Strengthening delivery centers in North America, Europe, and India to support international clients. - **Partner ecosystem**: Deepening integrations with trading partners and eCommerce platforms. ## Why Work Here - **Hybrid work model**: Offices in New York City, Montreal, London, Hyderabad, and Toronto; flexible work-from-home options. - **Entrepreneurial culture**: Described as “achievers thrive here” with a focus on innovation and impact. - **Professional development**: Hands-on experience with cutting-edge fashion technology; learning from industry leaders with decades of expertise. - **Competitive benefits**: Flexible hours, tailored wellness programs, competitive compensation, and holistic support. - **Sustainability mission**: Work on tools that directly improve fashion’s environmental footprint. - **Tech stack**: AI, cloud-native, real-time supply chain solutions – modern engineering environment. - **Community**: Join a team of fashion tech experts and collaborate with iconic global brands. ## Sources 1. [bluecherry.com](https://bluecherry.com/en) – Homepage and product overview 2. [bluecherry.com](https://bluecherry.com/en/about-us) – About Us (history, leadership, mission) 3. [bluecherry.com](https://bluecherry.com/en/solutions) – Solutions detail (PLM, ERP, MES, etc.) 4. [bluecherry.com](https://bluecherry.com/en/careers) – Careers page (culture, benefits, locations) 5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bluecherry%C2%AE/) – LinkedIn company page (size, founding year, HQ) ## Other roles at BlueCherry - [Project Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/project-manager-bluecherry-new-york-city-new-york-5v0gjc0d5e1h) — New York City New York, United States - [Director Industry Solutions](https://feeny.ai/job/director-industry-solutions-bluecherry-quebec-d864gpaqbdr2) — Quebec, Canada - [EDI Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/edi-analyst-bluecherry-new-york-hmkpvhrfadry) — New York, NY - [Integrations Functional Consultant](https://feeny.ai/job/integrations-functional-consultant-bluecherry-united-states-r3ymwr1f497c) — United States - [Functional Consultant](https://feeny.ai/job/functional-consultant-bluecherry-new-york-city-ny-x7d3csp1m0qp) — New York City NY, United States - [Partner Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/partner-manager-bluecherry-new-york-trynx8xq6s06) — New York, NY - [Sales Executive ERP (Fashion / Supply Chain)](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-executive-erp-fashion-supply-chain-bluecherry-toronto-5xyc86y919p9) — Toronto, Canada