Director of Materials Program Management

WHOOP
Boston, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior supply chain professionals who have led global material operations in consumer electronics or high-growth hardware environments.

Best fit for

  • Experienced leaders who can scale material readiness across multiple regions.
    — “Lead and scale the global MPM organization, establishing clear ownership
  • Professionals adept at aligning supply chain execution with engineering and procurement.
    — “Partner with Global Operations to translate the Master Production Schedule
  • Candidates with a track record of mitigating material risks in fast-paced settings.
    — “Identify and communicate material risks, leading structured mitigation efforts

Things to consider

  • Frequent international travel required to support global operations.
    — “Willingness to travel internationally to support business needs
  • Compensation heavily weighted toward equity, aligning with company growth.
    — “equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific instances where you resolved material shortages impacting production.
    — “ensure timely material availability and rapid issue resolution
  • Demonstrate experience implementing scalable systems for material visibility.
    — “Build and implement scalable systems, tools, and processes
  • Showcase leadership in cross-functional alignment with procurement and engineering teams.
    — “Drive cross-functional alignment across GSM, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • end-to-end material readiness
  • cross-functional alignment
  • scalable systems implementation
Typical background
12+ years in supply chain or program managementexperience in consumer electronics or high-growth hardware

Skills & requirements

Required

Supply-chain ManagementProgram ManagementCross-functional LeadershipMaterial PlanningAnalytical SkillsProblem-solving

Preferred

AI ToolsContract ManufacturingGlobal Supply Chain

Stack & domain

Supply ChainMaterials ManagementProgram ManagementConsumer ElectronicsHigh-growth Hardware EnvironmentsMaterial PlanningSupply-demand AlignmentProduction ReadinessAi ToolsLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingInfluenceTeamworkCollaborationHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from WHOOP via Ashby

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:

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  • 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:

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  • 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

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $195,000 -  $225,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training. 

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

Source: WHOOP careers (Ashby)

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