Director of Materials Program Management

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