Materials Manager

Hinge-Health • San Francisco, CA

4h • $116,000 - $174,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Materials Program Manager at Hinge Health, you’ll play a critical role in enabling our mission by ensuring our hardware products are available, scalable and resilient as the business grows. You’ll navigate demand swings, supplier constraints, and product changes
The Materials Manager is responsible for end-to-end materials planning and execution across Hinge Health’s hardware product portfolio. This role ensures material availability to support production, new product launches and customer fulfillment while balancing inventory, cost, and supply risk in a high-growth environment.
In joining our HW group within the broader R&D organization, you will be part of a highly capable, motivated, small team where your contributions and ideas truly matter.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in materials planning and program management within hardware or consumer electronics
• Experience managing external contract manufacturers and global suppliers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable operating in fast-changing, ambiguous environments
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems like NetSuite preferred
• Strong experience in materials planning within hardware or consumer electronics
• Proven ability to manage through high demand churn and frequent change
• Clear communicator who works well across technical and non-technical teams

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Excel/data analytics skills (inventory modeling, safety stock calculations)
• Experience in consumer electronics, medical devices, or connected hardware supply chains
• Experience supporting Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and global supplier networks
• Familiarity with healthcare-regulated environments
• Proven track record managing materials through rapid demand growth and volatility
• Experience supporting New Product Introductions (NPI) and engineering change orders (ECO/ECN)
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)

Responsibilities

• Own materials planning for all hardware products including kits, accessories, and consumables
• Develop and manage supply plans to meet demand forecasts while maintaining optimal safety stock levels
• Partner closely with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and capacity readiness
• Manage inventory health across internal and external locations, including excess and obsolescence mitigation
• Support new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes (ECO/ECN), and product transitions
• Lead crossfunctional projects involving product changes managing it through the various stages of supply chain from suppliers, factories, 3PLs and in-market while collaborating with internal stakeholders
• Monitor and resolve supply constraints, shortages, and demand volatility
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, systems, and reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Product, Operations, Finance, and Quality teams

Benefits

• Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.
• Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
• Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development
• Grow with us through discounted company stock through our ESPP with easy payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed