Jim Archer

Jim Archer serves as Vice President at Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions, Inc., overseeing all manufacturing, materials, maintenance, and shipping operations for plastic and rubber sealing products. With extensive experience in supply chain management, Archer has effectively held the position of Account Executive at Whirlpool Corporation since 2009, where a focus on major trade customers has resulted in significant reductions in inventory and forecast errors. Previous roles include Product Demand Manager at NAR S&OP, where Archer successfully implemented an Executive Sales & Operations business planning process that improved customer service and reduced inventory levels by $95 million. Archer’s career spans multiple managerial positions at NAR Supply and other companies, marked by successful lean initiatives and significant efficiency improvements. Archer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business with a focus on Materials and Logistics management from Michigan State University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Indiana University.