Whoop – Director of Materials Program Management

Official Role Description: Whoop

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 regionsOwn end-to-end material planning and execution from NPI through sustaining production, ensuring alignment to demand signals and build plansPartner with Global Operations to translate the Master Production Schedule into actionable material requirements and execution strategiesDrive cross-functional alignment across GSM, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure timely material availability and rapid issue resolutionIdentify and communicate material risks, leading structured mitigation efforts across stakeholders to protect build schedules and product launchesBuild and implement scalable systems, tools, and processes to improve material visibility, forecasting accuracy, and execution disciplineQUALIFICATIONS:12+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or program management, ideally within consumer electronics or high-growth hardware environmentsProven experience leading global, cross-functional teams in complex, fast-paced environmentsDeep expertise in material planning, supply-demand alignment, and production readiness across NPI, ramp, and sustaining phasesDemonstrated ability to drive outcomes through influence in highly matrixed organizations, particularly in partnership with Procurement and EngineeringStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience building scalable processes and operational frameworksExperience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains, including APAC and MexicoExcellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around shared goalsWillingness to travel internationally to support business needsStrong 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 contributionsAt 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.