Retailer EDI requirements
JCPenney EDI requirements
ANSI X12 VICS · VAN / AS2 · Portal: JCPenney Supplier Portal · Typical onboarding: 6–10 weeks
JCPenney-specific compliance context
- JCPenney Supplier Portal is the vendor portal for certification and day-to-day compliance visibility.
- Typical onboarding window: 6–10 weeks before production cutover (partner-controlled).
- High chargeback exposure when ASN, invoice, or label rules drift.
Core EDI documents
| Code | Document | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | Purchase Order | Inbound | Department-store orders; NRF color/size codes apply |
| 855 | PO Acknowledgment | Outbound | Required confirmation |
| 856 | Advance Ship Notice | Outbound | UCC-128 carton labels required |
| 810 | Invoice | Outbound | Must reconcile with PO and ASN |
| 997 | Functional Acknowledgment | Both | Required for all transmissions |
Compliance requirements
- NRF color and size codes required for apparel
- UCC-128 carton labels on all shipments
- Certification testing required before go-live
- Floor-ready rules for applicable categories
- Invoice must match PO and ASN exactly
Supplier programs & chargeback risk
Programs: Apparel Brands, Home, Direct Import, Drop-Ship
Chargeback exposure: High — deductions for ASN, label, and routing-guide non-compliance
Penalty amounts, fees, endpoints, and onboarding windows reflect each retailer's published routing guides and public sources and change frequently. Confirm current figures in the retailer's own vendor portal before relying on them.