Dispatcher- 2nd Shift

Textron•Arlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for expediting assembly and detailed items, ensuring parts move efficiently through various departments and operations. The dispatcher will follow up with purchasing and vendors to secure necessary parts according to the schedule. A key aspect of the role is ensuring that required parts or assemblies arrive at the installation point on time, in the correct sequence, and in sufficient quantities. The dispatcher will also investigate reasons for delivery delays, suggest corrective actions, and propose substitute parts when necessary, obtaining approvals. This position requires determining the urgency of various jobs and prioritizing accordingly, as well as following up on Engineering change notices. The role may also involve coordinating the work of lower-grade dispatchers and maintaining shortage logs, recording Material Discrepancy Reports (MDRs), 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.