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EC/EDI Careers: Tracks & Trends

EC/EDI Careers: Tracks & Trends. Presented by: Jason Malone Recruiting Manager, N.E. Region EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 www.edispecialists.com. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004. Topic Outline. About EDI Specialists, Inc. Current Climate in EC Traditional EC/EDI Positions

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EC/EDI Careers: Tracks & Trends

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  1. EC/EDI Careers: Tracks & Trends Presented by: Jason Malone Recruiting Manager, N.E. Region EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 www.edispecialists.com

  2. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 Topic Outline • About EDI Specialists, Inc. • Current Climate in EC • Traditional EC/EDI Positions • Trends in Job Titles • EC Career Paths - Technical • EC Career Paths - Business • Consulting/Contracting • Permanent Employment • Consulting vs. Permanent • Salary Expectations & Factors • Employee Acquisition & Retention Strategy • Future Trends • Recommendations for EC Professionals

  3. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 About EDI Specialists, Inc. • Founded in 1994 • Local company - Headquartered in Raynham, MA • Originally focused on staffing of EDI professionals • Since grown to include EC professionals at all levels • Largest data base of EC professionals in the world • National reach with about 50-60 employees at any given time • Revised Mission in 1999 - Expanded service offerings during 2000 • Contract mapping, consulting, strategic assessments, training, back-end integration • 2003 Added GIS Consulting Practice • Clients include Fortune 100 as well as SME’s

  4. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 Current Climate in EC • Current economy: Hiring Trends, 2004 Statistics, etc. • Effect on IT Professionals? • Shortage of IT professionals? • Contracting versus permanent positions • EDI is still alive, XML still a factor • Demand for EC Professionals is growing

  5. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 Traditional EC/EDI Positions • EDI Coordinator • EDI Analyst • EDI Developer • EDI Mapper • EDI Project Leader • EDI Administrator • EDI Business Analyst • EDI Manager • EDI Director

  6. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 Trends in Job Titles • EC Coordinator • EC Analyst • EC Architect • E-Business Coordinator • E-Business Manager • E-Content Manager • Manager of E-Commerce • Director of E-Commerce • E-Business Director • E-Business Analyst

  7. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 EC Career Paths - Technical • Mapping • Programming • Scripting • “Hands on” Application Integration • Technical Development Pluses: Quicker salary increases, more available positions, acquisition of new skills, contracting opportunities Minuses: No management training, quicker turnover, locked into technical role

  8. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 EC Career Paths - Business • Project Management • Systems Design • Specification Development • Business Proposals • Strategic Planning and Development • People Management • Budgets Pluses: Management training, higher salaries, fast track to higher levels, collateral skill development, participation in finance, ERP integration knowledge Minuses: Less frequent salary increases, advancement limitations, static surroundings, decreased technical proficiency, more difficult to contract, fewer available positions

  9. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 Consulting/Contracting Considerations: • Rewarding rates/compensation • Lack of benefits/no paid vacation • Possible to work remotely • High degree of travel • Breadth of experience and variety of industries • Trade knowledge for knowledge • High risk during economic slowdown

  10. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 Permanent Employment • Growth and salary limitations • Stable situation • Substantial benefits • Low travel in most cases • More security in established companies • Build a strong resume (as perceived by some) • Limited to use of in-house technology set

  11. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 Consulting vs. Permanent Choosing what is best for you Factors: • Salary/Financial Requirements • Personal Goals • Family • Travel • Technical Proficiency • Risk Aversion • Acquisition of New Skills • Benefits • Freedom of Choice/Independence • Remote Work

  12. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 Salary Expectations & Factors • Geographical Differences/Cost of Living • Industry Differentials • Supplemental Compensation • Supply vs. Demand • Multiple Skill Sets/Experience Levels • Average Salaries by Titles • Consulting Rates

  13. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 Employee Acquisition & Retention Strategy • Career Development/Formal Career Path • Opportunities to Further Education • Competitive Salaries • Competitive Benefits Package • Involvement with Current Technologies • Flexible Work Environment • Remote Work/Tele-commuting Note: Labor Dept. stats indicate skilled workers stay at job for 2 years.

  14. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 Future Trends • UCC.net, RFID, Rosettanet, XML, Visual and OO Languages • Web-based Systems, EDIINT, AS2 • Accelerated Growth of E-Business • Increased Interest in Outsourcing – Offshore Implications • More SMEs Engaged in EC • More Technical Options = More Confusion • Increased Opportunties and Need for More EC Professionals

  15. EDI Specialists, Inc. June 10, 2004 Recommendations for EC Professionals • Form a Career Path • Set Personal Goals • Learn New Technologies • Know the Business Side • Test the Market - Keep Interviewing Skills Honed • Get Involved with Industry Associations, User Groups, etc. • Be Flexible

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