Posted 2 months ago

Director of Materials Program Management

BostonOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Director-level role overseeing global materials program management, driving end-to-end material readiness from NPI through mass production, and aligning demand, supply, and execution across regions and partners.

About this role

At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

WHOOP is hiring a Director of Materials Program Management to lead our MPM function across Boston, Mexico, and APAC. This role is critical in ensuring end-to-end material readiness from new product introduction through mass production and sustaining operations. As a central leader within Global Operations, you will drive alignment across demand, supply, and execution—partnering closely with Engineering, Procurement (GSM), and Manufacturing to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-quality product outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and scale the global MPM organization, establishing clear ownership, operating rigor, and accountability for material readiness across regions

Own end-to-end material planning and execution from NPI through sustaining production, ensuring alignment to demand signals and build plans

Partner with Global Operations to translate the Master Production Schedule into actionable material requirements and execution strategies

Drive cross-functional alignment across GSM, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure timely material availability and rapid issue resolution

Identify and communicate material risks, leading structured mitigation efforts across stakeholders to protect build schedules and product launches

Build and implement scalable systems, tools, and processes to improve material visibility, forecasting accuracy, and execution discipline

QUALIFICATIONS:

12+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or program management, ideally within consumer electronics or high-growth hardware environments

Proven experience leading global, cross-functional teams in complex, fast-paced environments

Deep expertise in material planning, supply-demand alignment, and production readiness across NPI, ramp, and sustaining phases

Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes through influence in highly matrixed organizations, particularly in partnership with Procurement and Engineering

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience building scalable processes and operational frameworks

Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains, including APAC and Mexico

Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around shared goals

Willingness to travel internationally to support business needs

Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions

Skills

AI Tools In Daily TasksAPAC And Mexico Supply ChainsContract ManufacturersCross-Functional CollaborationData-driven ForecastingExecution DisciplineGlobal Supply Chain LeadershipGSM (procurement) PartnershipsMaster Production ScheduleMaterials PlanningMaterial VisibilityMatrixed Organization InfluenceMPS To Material RequirementsNPIOperational FrameworksProduction ReadinessRisk ManagementScalable Systems And Tools