Logistics interview questions are usually asked by the logistics company to evaluate their candidate. Logistics questions interview can be difficult to answer. 

You’ll want to come prepared with responses that are both thoughtful and honest when you’re faced with these questions. Here are some tips and examples :

Logistics interview based questions and how to respond.

Question 1 – How to communicate effectively ? 

Answer : The first rule of communication is to seek to understand and then to be understood. So try to understand where the person is coming from, what they mean ( regardless of how they express it ), and listen to understand rather than react or respond. Once you’ve mastered that, communicating becomes second nature!

Question 2 – Why are you interested in this role ? 

Answer : I have thoroughly reseached about your company and know all  the activities which take place in here . According to the job post , I have all the qualities you are looking for  and I would like to use this opportunity to acquire more skills . I am also determined and I assure you that I will use my skills and knowledge to ensure the success of your organization. 

Question 3 – What are the roles of a Supply Chain Manager?

Answer : A supply chain manager is responsible for monitoring and controlling a company’s supply chain and logistics techniques and operations.. The main aim of managing all these is to ensure the company operates  efficiently and maximizes profits.  As a Supply Chain Manager i do have a critical role in creating and maintaining excellent rapport with distributors and vendors. 

In simple words: I would say to see (really see and understand) processes and to adapt, modify and design them for a better and effective supply chain in order to save cost, or production time, or delivery time or effectivness.

Question 4 – What are the Qualities as a Supply Chain Manager you should poses to be effective ?

Be Specific About the Research

Answer : As a Supply Chain Manager i do have excellent math skills , analytic skills , and ability to understand customer needs .  I also do have management skillsl and know how to use technology to accelerate supply . Flexibility and Agility – The customer needs , keep on changing fast and accordingly the person managing the supply chain need to extremely agile and flexible to respond to the needs and quickly implement the decisions and initiatives to suit the ever changing customer requirements.

Question 5 – What major challenges did you face during your last role ? 

Use a Work-Related Example

Answer : The major challenge was planning and risk management tasks such as launching a new product, analyzing and forecasting consumer demand , analyzing and making decision on fuel buy price . These troubled me, so I done a lot of research and adapted periodic and redesigned assessments. The assessments helped me since I was able to identify risks and control them . 

Conclusion : 

There are numerous requirements for a supply chain manager, including relationship building skills, analytical skills, communication skills, and so on. But while looking at the big picture, it is what YOU DO with what you see that is critical. We believe that the most important skill is identifying opportunities to improve service and reduce costs throughout the organization.. Being inquisitive and creative are critical.