Supply Chain Manager Interview Questions

As a supply chain manager, you are responsible for ensuring that the products of a company will move from formulation to the consumer at peak efficiency. In an interview for this role, you will be expected to demonstrate your competence in working with suppliers, supply chain software expertise and leadership skills.

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Top Supply Chain Manager Interview Questions & How to Answer

Here are the three top supply chain manager interview questions and tips on how to answer them:

Question No. 1: What do you aim to accomplish as a supply chain manager?

How to answer: This question seeks to assess your attitude towards work and business. Instead of talking about your personal goals, you should focus on the achievements of the company. For instance, your goal may be to reduce the company's overall logistics cost by 10% or increase delivery speed by 5%.

Question No. 2: Do you know how to use supply chain management software such as SAP MM and SAP Plant maintenance?

How to answer: If you have experience of using supply chain software, you should explain the various modules in the package and how they have helped you manage the supply chain and logistics more efficiently. If not, you can tell the hiring manager that you are able to learn new software quickly.

Question No. 3: How do you prepare for the holiday season?

How to answer: You will want to convince the interviewer that you are able to handle a large influx of sales within a short time frame. You can say that you will review the sales from past holiday seasons, order more materials and supplies for high-demand items and get the transportation teams ready to handle increased shipment and delivery volumes.

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Supply Chain Manager was asked...20 February 2014

Do you have children? I thought that was a question you dont ask??

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Why? No you have random souls who breath see think touch affection bodily energy. Less

After reviewing a post on this site about the company, it helped me make my decision. Less

Taco Bell

how old are you

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This question is not legal to be asked. It has nothing to do with the position.

Sorry were not all politically correct nerds John, this guy felt like he could talk to me okay. Go and report him why dont ya. Less

Kraft Heinz Company

How did you solve a problem between co-workers?

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Provided a real life example following the SMART approach.

Tell them they're fired.

Microsoft

questions were most conversational. everyone just wanted to have a conversation and get to know me. based on how I was interviewed, it felt like it was my job to lose

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Amazon

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1aim

Build a logistic model to ship from india to Europe, give an approximate of the cost for freight

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Canon Virginia

What is it about your current position that you do not like?

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Not challenging enough

Too far to drive.

Acumentrics

Can you be a change agent?

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'Yep'

You have a lot of openings with that company. Try remote Supply Chain

Blue Origin

What is your leadership style?

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This question caught me off guard, wasn't sure how to say "being prior military we are taught to be leaders and not managers" yet I was applying for a manager position. Less

You could’ve said that you were trained how to be a good leader, which is an important trait for management positions, and you believe that that would in turn help you to become a good manager Less

Tetra Pak

The most difficult experience was when HR told me they don't see me for the position for three reasons.

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I reply explaining it was not necessary negative and turning it into positive things. Less

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