Dispatcher - 1st Shift (DSC)

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for expediting assembly and detailed items to ensure they appear on shortage lists or schedule lists. The dispatcher will expedite parts through various departments and operations, follow up with purchasing or vendor contacts to obtain sub-contracted or purchased parts in conformance to the schedule, and ensure required parts or assemblies reach the installation point at the proper time, in the proper sequence, and in sufficient quantity. The position also involves determining reasons for delays, suggesting corrective actions, and potentially suggesting substitute parts with necessary approvals in cases of material shortages. The dispatcher will prioritize urgent jobs, follow up on Engineering change notices, and may coordinate the functions of lower-grade dispatchers. Additionally, this role includes preparing shortage logs, recording MDRs from inspection review cribs, and expediting rework or replacement.

Requirements

Three (3) years of related experience as a dispatcher

Responsibilities

Expedites all assembly and detailed items appearing on shortage lists or schedule lists.
Expedites parts through the various departments and operation.
Follows up purchasing or vendor contact men to obtain sub-contracted or purchased parts in conformance to the schedule.
Makes sure that required parts or assemblies reach the installation point at the proper time in the proper sequence and in sufficient quantity, in keeping with the schedule.
Determines reasons for delays in delivery of parts and suggests possible corrective action.
In cases of material shortages, may suggest possible substitutes and obtain necessary approvals.
Determines urgency of various jobs and gives preferences to those most urgently needed.
Follows up Engineering change notices.
May coordinate the functions of lower grade dispatchers.
Prepares shortage log, records all MDR’s from inspection review crib, and expedites rework or replacement.