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 Required
- 12+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or program management
- Proven experience leading global, cross-functional teams
- Deep expertise in material planning and production readiness
- Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes through influence in matrixed organizations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Strong commitment to leveraging AI tools
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous, with an additional transition period to support return-to-work. Feedback suggests this policy stands out within the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness stipends, free WHOOP memberships (including a giftable one), a sleep-performance cash incentive, daily meals, and access to onsite gym and recovery tools create a lifestyle-oriented offering. Feedback suggests these perks meaningfully enhance the total rewards experience beyond base pay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation and stock option eligibility are highlighted, and ownership is portrayed as rewarding as the company grows. Feedback suggests this sense of ownership positively influences perceptions of compensation.
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