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Full-Time

Implementation Manager

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FourKites

FourKites

501-1,000 employees

Real-time visibility and analytics for supply chains

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Consulting
Hardware
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services
Aerospace

Mid

Remote in USA + 1 more

Category
Supply Chain Management
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Salesforce
Requirements
  • Ability to speak knowledgeably on all integration options available within implementation
  • 4 years of experience in software implementation or project management
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
  • Demonstrates a strong drive for efficiency, resolving problems and getting the work done in a timely, quality-focused manner
Responsibilities
  • Lead web-based kick-off meetings and customer trainings
  • Create and maintain project plans for each customer while also maintaining standardized documentation around internal and external processes
  • Create customized training packages to present in both web-based and onsite forums to train and clearly explain the benefits, best practices and functionalities of the FourKites solution
  • Lead weekly status calls with customers, discussing project status, best practices and progress to implementation complete
  • Configure the FourKites platform, to fit the client’s needs and requirements
  • Ensure all metrics within the Implementation page in Salesforce are accurate and up to date
  • Track and Manage Implementation Budget

FourKites provides a platform for supply chain management that focuses on real-time visibility and predictive analytics. The platform collects data from millions of shipments worldwide and uses AI technology to analyze this data, offering businesses insights to improve their supply chain operations. This helps companies manage risks, enhance responsiveness, and optimize their processes. FourKites connects all parts of a supply chain through its applications, ensuring that teams have access to the same information. A unique feature of their platform is Fin AI, which uses natural language processing to help businesses find optimization opportunities and automate tasks. Unlike its competitors, FourKites combines a vast real-time supply chain network with specialized applications and patented AI technology to address complex supply chain issues. The goal of FourKites is to help large brands manage their supply chains more effectively and efficiently.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$257.2M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Being recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for four consecutive years underscores FourKites' industry leadership and stability.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with BuyCo for end-to-end ocean freight management, enhance FourKites' service offerings and market reach.
  • The company's continuous growth, including a 25% increase in global customers and a 37% growth in connected facilities, indicates strong market demand and expansion opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive supply chain management sector requires FourKites to continuously innovate to maintain its leadership position.
  • Dependence on large-scale clients means that losing a few key customers could significantly impact revenue.

What makes FourKites unique

  • FourKites leverages patented AI technology to provide real-time visibility and predictive analytics, setting it apart from competitors who may not offer such advanced capabilities.
  • The company's platform connects all points of a supply chain, eliminating information silos and ensuring unified data access, unlike competitors with fragmented solutions.
  • FourKites' extensive network, tracking over 3.2 million shipments daily and serving more than 50% of the Fortune 500, provides a scale and reliability that few competitors can match.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision

PTO

401k with company match

Annual wellness stipend

Ongoing learning & development opportunities