Oliver Ambros
Manager, Manufacturing and Sourcing @ Peak Design
About
I work at the intersection of manufacturing operations, sourcing, cost optimization, and sustainability.At Peak Design, I help design and run the operating model for a growing Manufacturing organization, partnering with in-region teams and Product to establish clear processes across NPI readiness, supplier feasibility, compliance, and cost optimization. I also bridge design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to build resilient supplier networks and drive material and supplier improvements across hard goods and soft goods. My expertise includes both Mechanicals (CNC, diecasting, injection molding, stamping) and Soft Goods (bags & apparel).I have direct sourcing experience with multi-tier global CM and sub-supplier management, cost engineering, and supplier mapping, while my sustainability experience spans factory compliance, NPI-integrated sustainable material adoption, and carbon footprinting. I’m especially interested in how strong manufacturing systems can enable better products, lower impact, and more resilient supply chains over time.In my free time, I'm found surfing, climbing, backpacking, and reading. Cheers!
United States
San Francisco Bay Area
Design
Sustainable Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Analytical Skills, Corrective Actions, Public Speaking, Project Management, Leadership, Writing, Research, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Impromptu Speaking, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, International Business, Apparel Sourcing, Garment Manufacturing, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Fashion
Experience
Manager, Manufacturing and Sourcing
Peak Design
+ Lead manufacturing and sourcing operations across Hard Good and Soft Good NPI and in-production programs, supporting execution from feasibility through mass production. + Own supplier engagement and RFx processes, including supplier selection, onboarding, and coordination with in-region teams. + Drive cost engineering and BOM optimization through should-cost modeling, benchmarking, and cross-functional alignment with Product and Engineering. + Partner cross-functionally to support DFM, supplier feasibility, and production readiness from EVT through mass production. + Coordinate global suppliers to support build execution, schedule alignment, and issue resolution during development and production. + Build and scale manufacturing and sourcing workflows + Own supplier compliance and audit programs including corrective actions and Fair Trade program management.
Sustainable Product and Sourcing Manager
Peak Design
+ Carbon Footprinting program management and expansion + Supplier Decarbonization strategy and project implementation + Social and Environmental Factory Compliance program management + Supply Chain and Material Data Mapping T2 & T3 program creation and management + Responsible Sourcing program creation and management + Recycled Material Transition: Aluminum, Plastics, and Fabrics + Fair Trade and bluesign program management and expansion
Senior Sourcing Analyst
prAna
San Diego Metropolitan Area
+ Led the Seasonal Allocation Plan by effectively balancing vendor capabilities, cost optimization and negotiation, production capacity, sustainability performance, and quality at T1 and T2 suppliers. + Developed and executed long-range (3–5 year) Tier 1 sourcing strategy and created prAna’s raw material sourcing framework. + Manage Fair Trade USA business reporting, Factory Conversion plan, and Worker Premium Payments + Led costing analysis and production capacity planning across vendor groups to support business growth. + Key stakeholder in brand Supply Chain Sustainability and Social Compliance programs management: HIGG FEM, bluesign, auditing support & CAP remediation, and Chetna Cotton Coalition (ROC)
Sourcing Analyst II
prAna
+ Chartered and developed the Supply Chain Tier 2-3 Raw Material Mapping project, identifying and actively managing over 100 global Supplier partnerships to support Business Development, Sustainability Goals, and Traceability + Conceptualized and created the Finished Good Vendor Scorecard on Power BI, scoring all T1 vendors across Product Creation, Production, Quality, and Sustainability metrics + Conducted data-driven analysis on supplier costing and production capacity to inform sourcing decisions.
Sustainability Analyst
prAna
Carlsbad
+ Designed, engineered, and created prAna's Sustainability Scoring Index database, measuring environmental and social impact across the product lifecycle and supply chain + Analyzed raw material, chemical, and production data utilizing Academic LCAs, Textile Exchange, Higg Index, and Design/Production/Factory data sheets + Research and compose Industry Competitive Analysis Reports to benchmark Sustainability
Research Associate
Noto Group
Research Intern
Noto Group
Portland, Oregon Area
Education
University of Michigan
Sustainability Studies
Universidad LCI Veritas
Sustainability Studies
Focus of study and Field Work research: Coral Reefs, Permaculture, and Geothermal energy
Loyola High School of Los Angeles
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