Ordering Supervisor

WidePoint Corporation•Orange Township, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

WidePoint Corporation (WYY) is a leading provider of wireless mobility management and cybersecurity solutions. We offer secure, cloud-based, enterprise-wide information technology-based solutions that enable enterprises and government agencies to deploy fully compliant IT services in accordance with government-mandated regulations and advanced system requirements. We are looking for a highly motivated Ordering Supervisor located in Columbus, OH that can operate in a fast-paced and demanding start-up like environment of a micro-cap publicly-traded company. Position Summary The Ordering Supervisor leads and oversees a team of Ordering Coordinators who accurately and efficiently enter client orders into designated carrier portals. The position ensures orders are processed within contracted Service Level Agreements (SLAs) while maintaining established accuracy, productivity, and quality standards. The Ordering Supervisor provides day-to-day leadership, workload coordination, performance oversight, and coaching to ensure the team consistently meets client requirements and operational objectives. This role monitors order volumes, workflows, and SLA performance; identifies and resolves processing issues; and works cross-functionally to address exceptions, improve processes, and maintain a high level of service. The Ordering Supervisor also serves as a primary point of escalation for ordering-related issues and ensures the team has the processes, resources, training, and support necessary to meet client commitments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple employees, projects, priorities, and processes simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, department leadership, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to provide clear direction, communicate expectations, and address operational and personnel issues effectively.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive client and company information.
Ability to successfully obtain and maintain required security clearances.

Nice To Haves

Customer service and management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and oversight to Ordering Coordinators and other direct reports.
Create, manage, and adjust the Ordering team schedule to ensure adequate staffing and coverage to meet client and operational requirements.
Manage employee timesheets and paid time off (PTO) requests for the Ordering team.
Supervise the Ordering team to maximize productivity and efficiency while operating within established department budgets and performance objectives.
Assist with implementing and enforcing company and department policies, including schedule adherence and attendance standards.
Establish and maintain an organized, professional, and well-organized work environment that supports employee productivity and service excellence.
Allocate client assignments, workloads, and projects across the team to keep workloads balanced and ensure timely completion of client requirements.
Monitor order activity and workflows to ensure orders are accurately entered into designated carrier portals and progress through the ordering process within required timeframes.
Review open orders across all clients to identify potential delays, processing issues, incorrect order statuses, or other conditions that could affect SLA performance.
Monitor team workload and order volumes to identify operational issues, resource constraints, and potential processing delays.
Oversee device refreshes and special projects to verify all required devices are ordered, accurately tracked, and completed within fixed timelines.
Ensure the Ordering team meets or exceeds contracted client SLAs, service requirements, and performance expectations.
Track Logistics SLAs and related performance metrics to ensure orders are submitted, processed, and delivered within required timeframes and in accordance with client expectations.
Monitor team productivity, quality, and SLA performance; identify operational issues; and implement or recommend corrective actions, as appropriate.
Recognize recurring ordering issues, exceptions, or workflow inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to improve accuracy, timeliness, and service quality.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), support documentation, and training materials for the Ordering team.
Hire, train, coach, and develop employees by providing clear direction, establishing performance expectations, and providing ongoing training, feedback, and support.
Ensure Ordering personnel understand and follow established ordering procedures, client-specific requirements, and applicable carrier processes.
Assist with configuring and maintaining Intelligent Technology Management System (ITMS) settings, including updating Ordering Instructions, configuring automated emails, and creating reports.
Collaborate with Project Managers to manage carrier integrations in support of efficient and accurate order processing.
Assist the Implementations team with configuring ordering and related support processes for new client implementations.
Collaborate with the Logistics Director, department leads, and other supervisors to coordinate priorities, resolve issues, and maintain efficient order fulfillment.
Represent the Ordering function in internal and external meetings by providing operational updates, addressing issues, and communicating client and department requirements.
Serve as an escalation point for ordering-related operational issues and coordinate resolution with appropriate internal departments and stakeholders.
Travel occasionally, as needed, to support customers, projects, implementations, training, and other WidePoint business requirements.
Perform other related duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.
Support the recruitment, selection, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and staffing of the Ordering team to maintain appropriate resources and operational coverage.
Provide direction, coaching, training, feedback, and development to support employee performance, accountability, professional growth, and adherence to established expectations.
Establish and evaluate performance expectations; recognize strong performance; and address performance, attendance, conduct, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies and procedures and in coordination with management and Human Resources, as appropriate.
Promote a professional, collaborative work environment; ensure employees have the resources and support needed to perform their responsibilities; and serve as the first level of management escalation for employee-related matters.