Mike Lipari is a distinguished supply chain and operations leader with over 15 years of experience, driving operational excellence and business transformation across retail and technology sectors. As Head of Operations at Cheetah Technologies, he excels at optimizing end-to-end operations while delivering significant improvements in profitability and performance. His impact spans from Fortune 1 retailer Walmart to pioneering ecommerce leader Amazon, where he has consistently delivered breakthrough results through strategic supply chain initiatives and operational innovation.
Throughout his career, Mike has developed deep expertise in supply chain optimization, inventory management, and operational transformation. His achievements include reducing operational expenses from 122% to 88% of budget at Cheetah Technologies, achieving a 42% reduction in inventory costs while maintaining 95% service levels at Lifestyle Solutions, and managing a catalog of 200K+ items across 30+ warehouse locations at Walmart. Mike's leadership philosophy centers on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement, evidenced by his success in implementing SIOP frameworks and developing innovative supply chain solutions. Currently, he focuses on leveraging his comprehensive supply chain expertise to drive operational excellence while fostering strategic partnerships and process optimization across global supply networks.