Senior Manager, Data Exchange & Administration
 AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC. | |||||
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, Illinois, Itasca | |||||
| 2 Pierce Place (Show on map) | |||||
 Feb 26, 2026 | |||||
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Senior Manager, Data Exchange & Administration
Introduction Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact! We're problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction. Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver. means when you come move the world with us! Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey. Overview The Senior Manager, Data Exchange & Administration leads a high tech, customer facing organization responsible for delivering mission critical Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Transportation Management System (TMS) integration solutions across a global, cross vertical logistics network. This role owns the full lifecycle of complex EDI and system to system integrations-including scope definition, requirement gathering, technical architecture, rapid cycle implementation, and ongoing support-while managing competing priorities across enterprise customers, TMS providers, carriers, and internal business units.The Senior Manager ensures the performance, scalability, and reliability of enterprise data platforms, including EDI, API, and underlying middleware ecosystems, while driving automation, modernization, and high availability engineering practices. Operating in a fast moving logistics environment, this leader directs high visibility integration programs with aggressive timelines, ensuring seamless data exchange between systems (TMS, WMS, ERP) and partner technologies through EDI, APIs, and advanced data exchange frameworks.Partnering closely with leadership and global business teams; establishes enterprise data governance standards, elevates data quality, and architects innovative integration strategies that strengthen operational excellence. The role also builds, mentors, and inspires high performing EDI, integration teams focused on speed, execution, customer satisfaction, and world class technical delivery. Responsibilities
Integration Architecture & Technical Delivery:
* Architect and lead next-generation EDI and TMS integration solutions, ensuring seamless, secure, and scalable data exchange across global logistics ecosystems. * Lead technical design and integration between internal platforms (TMS, WMS, ERP) and external customer/partner systems using EDI, APIs, and automation frameworks. * Drive rapid-cycle implementation of EDI and system-to-system integrations, ensuring on-time execution within aggressive delivery windows and high customer visibility. * Advance automation across data pipelines, leveraging high-tech tooling to streamline transformations, improve reliability, and reduce operational load. Qualifications Education * Bachelor's Degree degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline;advanced degree preferred. (required) * Master's Degree (preferred) Experience * 2+ years Must have a track record of delivering customer facing integrations for enterprise level clients, carriers, and logistics partners on compressed schedules. (required) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Expert-level proficiency with EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT), APIs, JSON/XML payloads, and large-scalesystem integrations across multiple verticals. High * Significant hands-on experience integrating with leading Transportation Management Systems (TMS) andWarehouse Management Systems (WMS). High * Proven ability to define scope, requirements, and delivery plans for complex integration programs withcompeting priorities and aggressive timelines. High What AIT Can Offer You In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually. About AIT Worldwide AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail-on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services. AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218. | |||||