Coordinator-Order Management (Remote)

 

Overview:

• As the Coordinator-Order Management, you will be responsible for receiving Commercial order forms with the minimum order detail and be accountable for interpreting and accurately entering these orders into the order entry system in a timely manner.
• Must understand the rules and qualifications of Commercial products and services, including but not limited to understanding when documents are required and ensure accuracy of form and application entry.
• Create Cobra order, and other front-end system order, for Commercial product additions, changes, and disconnects

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• Create MetaSolv order for Commercial product additions, changes and disconnects.
• Responsible for assigning MetaSolv provisioning plan after order creation, this is determined by understanding the product and order function. The provisioning plan assigns other TDS departments their task for completing their portion of the order. If assigned incorrectly this will impact other department’s task assignment
• In addition to creating the MetaSolv order and assigning the provisioning plan, must manage MetaSolv tasks assigned to Order Management for order delivery.
• Must understand the Billing requirements, including but not limited to E911, CNAM, LIDB, Promotional Rules, Billing rules, etc.
• Possess an understanding of internal order processing and be able to trouble shoot order issues with limited supervision.
• Must understand and apply technical knowledge of network elements such as design to everyday tasks and processes.
• Responsible for order tracking of all Commercial orders through due date completion.
• Escalate past due tasks to appropriate teams and communicate order delays to appropriate MSCO departments.
• Identify system malfunctions and design flaws, notify support teams to take corrective action. Must understand order provisioning and tasks and the impact on downstream teams.
• The position is occasionally required to work late evening and/or weekend hours to meet Order Management Commitments and/or Service Levels.
• You may occasionally require phone contact with internal & external customers to ensure customer needs are met and errors are being resolved promptly.

This position has a scheduled shift of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 12:00pm to 9:00pm CST.

This position has the ability to work remotely in any of the 40+ States in which TDS Telecom operates.

The pay range listed for this position represents the low and high end of the base compensation range. The actual offer amount will carefully consider multiple factors, such as relevant skills, qualifications, work experience, location and/or competencies that align with the specified role. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses and equity awards.

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Metrocom/TDS) is a leading provider of fiber internet service. With more than 50 years of experience, the growing communications company is building and deploying new, fiber optic networks in neighborhoods across the country to deliver up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds to homes and up to 10 Gigabit internet speeds to businesses. In addition, TDS provides innovative TV entertainment and advanced phone services. Visit tdsfiber.com to learn more.

TDS provides communications services to a mix of rural and suburban communities throughout the United States. The company employs more than 3,500 people nationwide and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS Inc.), a Fortune 1000® company [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Visit tdsinc.com for more information.

Responsibilities:

• Applies technical knowledge of products and systems to enter ILEC & CLEC commercial orders into order entry system with limited information received from Sales. This activity would include but is not limited to interpreting and verifying that all product and network requirements are met on the incoming order and it is reflected correctly in the applicable systems. Also, additional activities would include but are not limited to selecting provisioning plans by verifying all products and network requirements are met, task generation for all departments within TDS, TN assignment, assigning a variety of products and circuits, problem solving and troubleshooting with other carriers and departments within TDS. Need to understand and apply product guideline rules and product sets and work with Sales team, Customers or Carriers to make corrections. Responsible for accurate and timely order generation.
• Manage multiple orders, tasks and follow up work that is time sensitive and take necessary actions to update the order entry system to ensure timely delivery of services to customers.
• Work closely with Sales and Customer Service to understand the needs of the customer and ensure that the order contains all requirements to be provision service to the customer as requested.
• Process orders into SMS800 and Carrier systems for toll free service ordering and activation. Troubleshoot service problems with 800 services.
• Regular attendance and promptness for work are essential functions of this position because absenteeism and tardiness significantly impact the ability of the Company and coworkers to meet our customers' needs.
• Keep up to date on new product offerings and process changes associated with these products and apply this information to order provisioning processes.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree (or higher) -OR- 2+ years professional work experience.
• 3+ years telephony experience.

Other Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience using a PC with various software packages.
• 6+ months experience working with detailed data.
• Experience working in a team environment
• Must be able to type at least 45 WPM +
• Manages multiple tasks and prioritizes well
• Quality is critical. Detail orientation is key. Attention to detail in assembling and submitting access service requests and loop service requests
• Ability to work well with variety of different people throughout the TDS team
• Familiarity with industry practices involving loop ordering and number portability
• Excellent organizational skills to monitor and prioritize multiple activities at once
• Willingness to work and make decisions in a rapidly changing and uncertain environment
• Effective skills in process development and continuous process improvement
• Must have a genuine desire for customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of advanced telecommunication products and provisioning practices
• Working knowledge of COBRA, MARTENS, SABRE, DESI, RNW, MetaSolv, NPAC, SAG, Verigate, IMA, SMS800, INAT, RMS, and Crystal Enterprise

Benefits

Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working between 20-39 hours), sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates), seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday, paid parental leave (2 weeks after 12 months of employment), among others. Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage is also available for associates working 30 or more hours per week and Education Assistance is available to full-time associates. Associates scheduled to work under twenty hours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns) are eligible for medical coverage, the 401(k) plan (if 18 or older), as well as sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates). For more detail on the benefits we offer click here.

At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here!

Pay Range: $22.45 - $36.48

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