Senior Supply Chain Associate

Hyliion•Austin, TX

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Job Purpose The Senior Supply Chain Associate is responsible for proactively assisting in the development of sourcing strategies that are aligned with business and program needs and then driving execution of those strategies while ensuring quality, delivery, and cost targets are exceeding expectations.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in management consulting from a top-tier firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain & Company).
Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills.
Proven experience using advanced Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to manipulate and analyze large datasets.
Strong understanding of core supply chain concepts (e.g., demand planning, inventory management, logistics, and procurement).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Demonstrated experience leading project teams and driving change within a complex organization.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex insights to diverse audiences, from technical experts to C-suite executives.
A natural inclination to break down ambiguous problems into actionable steps, with a relentless focus on delivering tangible results.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in supply chain, operations, or a technical role within an industrial, manufacturing, or technology company is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Apply a structured, hypothesis-driven approach to diagnose complex supply chain challenges, identify root causes, and develop data-backed solutions.
Conduct quantitative analysis using large datasets from our ERP and supply chain data. Develop and maintain analytical models to optimize key supply chain metrics such as inventory levels, lead times, and product economics.
Lead high-impact projects to re-engineer core supply chain processes, leveraging best practices to drive significant improvements in efficiency, cost, and resilience.
Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders in Engineering, Finance, and Operations. Effectively communicate complex analyses and recommendations to senior leadership, fostering alignment and driving execution.
Design, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to track supply chain health and project performance. Provide regular, insightful reports to management on progress against strategic objectives.
Collaborate with the Procurement team to analyze supplier capabilities, assess market dynamics, and develop commodity and category strategies that align with both our technical and commercial requirements.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.