EDI Experts in Munich
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Munich, who have recently used EDI
Kai Pankatz
Last position:
Oracle Project Management and DBA at Scope Solutions AG
- Installation, maintenance and regular upgrade of the DB systems with 19x
- Use of OPatch and RU 19.27 on RHEL 8x, SLES 15.x and Windows
- DBA for DACH and European customers in production and last test environments (e.g. Konrad Adenauer) as well as others in CDB
- Processes via Confluence
- Support in operations for customers SR via Metalink
Thomas Lorang
Last position:
Head Margin Management and Commercial Controlling (Interim Mandate) at Pfleiderer
Lead commercial controlling team (3 direct reports) and ensure ongoing department operations such as sales reporting, planning and budgeting, ad-hoc business analyses on improvement potentials and business partner role to address strategic challenges as well as sales steering and sales management setup (e.g. sales incentives definition and monitoring, definition of key sales processes driving performance, tracking and reporting of strategic sales initiatives)
Collaborate with key stakeholders including PE investor, P&L owners (management board, head of sales) and functional heads (head of controlling, head of SCM, head of IT)
Provide functional leadership of commercial excellence team (department head and 6 direct reports) to define, further develop and execute commercial excellence roadmap as well as critical commercial operations such as long-term transformation agenda, price steering, CRM operations, EDI system, strategic customer planning process
Martin Moser
Last position:
Test automation for trading software at Martin Moser IT Consulting GmbH
- Set up GUI test framework for testers and developers to easily create GUI tests
- Implemented automated GUI tests with QF-Test for stock trading software and PDF file comparisons
- Created comparison runs between different versions
Used technologies: QF-Test, Java, Jython
José Bartolomé
Last position:
Manager SAM Service Development at BWI GmbH
- Analysis of existing customer reports based on MS Excel and deriving improvement or automation measures
- Quality assurance role for the existing reporting
- Further development of existing reports from MS Excel to the BI system (MicroStrategy ONE). Created a suitable concept followed by implementation within a project
- Creation of a technical support manual for the automated reports
- Development and documentation of Nintex workflows to automate reporting
- Development and documentation of PowerShell scripts to integrate data sources into the MicroStrategy ONE BI system
- Connecting external data sources to SharePoint for automated regular updates of existing procurement master data
Piotr Kuczyński
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at On
- Built middleware service integrating EDI providers and marketplace partners with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to receive sales orders and communicate shipments, invoices, inventory, and price catalogues
- Utilized a mixture of REST APIs and event-driven data processing pipelines
Florian Strasser
Last position:
ABAP/4 and ABAP Objects Developer at Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
- WRICEF objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms and Workflow) in the FI and CO modules of S/4HANA ECC with ABAP OO
- Use of SAP HANA Studio, AIF, SAP Solution Manager, Confluence and Jira
- Environment: SAP S/4HANA on Premise 2020
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Statistics of experts using EDI
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years (Germany: 25 years)
Position duration
2 years (Germany: 2.6 years)
Positions per freelancer
15 (Germany: 17)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Retail
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
60% (Germany: 80%)
Master's degree or higher
60% (Germany: 47%)
Certifications per freelancer
4 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 99%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Munich are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Munich using EDI
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What EDI does
EDI, or Electronic Data Interchange, moves business documents between systems in a standard format. It is used for orders, invoices, shipping notices, and other routine transactions that need to run without manual re-entry. Strong EDI work keeps partner data consistent and traceable.
Common standards
- EDIFACT for many international supply chains
- ANSI X12 for common partner exchanges
- XML or CSV interfaces where legacy and modern systems meet
- AS2, SFTP, and other transport setups
Typical projects
Companies bring in EDI experts for new trading-partner setups, message mapping, interface fixes, and migration work. They also need support when a retailer, supplier, or logistics partner changes formats and the internal process must stay stable. In Munich, this often appears in manufacturing, automotive, retail, and logistics.
Where skill matters
Good professionals understand both business documents and technical flows. They can read specs, map segments and fields, test transactions, and handle exceptions without breaking the wider process chain. They also know how EDI fits with ERP, order management, warehouse systems, and APIs.
Signs you need help
- partner onboarding is slow or failing
- invoices or orders do not match expected formats
- test messages pass, but production traffic fails
- internal teams need support with translations or mappings
What strong experts deliver
A strong EDI expert looks beyond one message and checks the full transaction path. They document mappings, validate acknowledgements, monitor errors, and work cleanly with internal teams and external partners. For Munich companies, remote delivery often works well, while on-site time helps during partner workshops and rollout phases.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about EDI.
EDI is used to exchange structured business documents between systems without manual typing. Typical flows include purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, and inventory updates. That makes it a core tool for companies that need reliable partner communication.
Yes. Electronic Data Interchange is the full form of EDI, and both terms are used in hiring and project specs. In practice, people may also mention EDIFACT or X12 when they mean the message standards around it.
Companies usually bring in a EDI specialist when a new trading partner must be connected, a mapping breaks, or a legacy interface needs to be modernized. They also need help during ERP changes, supplier rollouts, and transport setup work. The best time is before production errors start affecting orders or invoices.
EDI is built around standard business documents and partner-specific mapping, while APIs are usually more direct and application-focused. Many companies use both: EDI for established document exchange and APIs for faster system-to-system calls. A strong specialist knows when to keep EDI and when to bridge it with APIs.
A strong EDI freelancer usually understands ERP systems, message mapping, data validation, and transport protocols like AS2 or SFTP. Knowledge of EDIFACT, ANSI X12, XML, and testing tools is also useful. Business process understanding matters just as much as technical setup.
A EDI project needs someone who has already handled partner onboarding, mapping, and production support in real systems. Simple document changes may be manageable with a focused specialist, but broader migrations need someone who can see the whole flow. Look for proof of work with live partner integrations, not just tooling knowledge.
Yes, much of EDI work can be done remotely because mapping, testing, and monitoring are usually system-based tasks. On-site time in Munich can still help during workshops, partner alignment, or cutover days. Many companies prefer a mix of remote delivery and short on-site sessions.
A strong EDI expert writes clear mappings, understands acknowledgements and error handling, and can explain the business impact of each transaction. They should be able to read partner specs, test against real message flows, and document what changes were made. Quality shows up in fewer failed transactions and cleaner handovers.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used EDI in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 819 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used EDI in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used EDI in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used EDI in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (67%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used EDI in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Manufacturing (83%), and Retail (83%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used EDI in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (83%), and Supply Chain Management (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used EDI
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