Senior Materials Program Manager
About The Position
Oura is seeking an experienced Materials Program Manager to join its Supply Chain team. The role executes materials planning processes and supports effective communication across the global Supply Chain. Working closely with Contract Manufacturers (CMs), suppliers, and internal teams, the position helps optimize supply chain operations and bring Oura products to market. The role manages material availability, inventory, risks, allocation, and liability scenarios; leads materials reviews; and supports supply chain readiness for new product introduction (NPI) programs and end-of-life (EOL) programs. It also contributes to supply chain strategies, operational efficiency, and systems for component tracking and inventory planning. This is a hybrid position based in Oura’s San Francisco office, with travel of up to 2–3 times per quarter, both domestically and internationally.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials Planning, or a related field.
- Experience working in consumer electronics and/or hardware companies.
- Experience working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
- Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity, including the ability to establish and improve processes in a dynamic environment.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and expertise working with large datasets.
- In-depth knowledge and experience working with MRP and ERP systems.
- Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Clear-to-Build (CTB) process with suppliers and CMs, providing visibility into supply availability, inventory levels, risks, and mitigation.
- Use materials and supply chain data to recommend and inform supply chain strategies.
- Develop material strategies to optimize availability and minimize excess and obsolete (E&O) materials.
- Manage allocation strategies for constrained materials across factories and programs.
- Simulate and analyze liability scenarios and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and manage key supply chain data and metrics.
- Lead weekly materials reviews and prepare and present updates on material status, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Work with CMs and suppliers to track and project material availability and resolve materials-related issues.
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to drive supply chain readiness for NPI programs and/or program EOL.
- Represent Supply Chain in program decisions, implement supply chain strategies, and improve operational efficiency.
- Support implementation and use of supply chain systems for end-to-end component tracking and inventory planning.
- Travel domestically and internationally up to 2–3 times per quarter.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity packages.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, and mental health resources.
- An Ōura Ring and employee discounts for friends and family.
- 20 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, and 8 days of flexible wellness time off.
- Paid sick leave and parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
