Operational Logistics Management Interview Questions & Answers:

1. Tell us what is blanket way bill?

A way bill which covers two or more consignment of freight is referred as blanket way bill.

2. Tell me what is ASN (Advance Shipping Notice)?

It is a notice that is sent to the customer about the detailed shipment information in advance of delivery. It may also include carrier and shipment related information like time of shipment and expected time of arrival.

3. Tell me what is Anti-Dumping duty?

Anti-dumping duty is an import duty levied in cases where imported goods are priced at less than the normal price in the exporter's domestic market and cause material loss to the domestic industry of the importing country.

4. What is the term deadweight tonnage?

Deadweight tonnage is the difference between the laden and unladen weight of the ship. In other words, it is the weight of everything that ship carries except the ship itself.

5. What is declared the value for carriage?

Declared value for carriage is the value of the goods, declared by the shipper on the bill of lading, to determine the limit of the carrier's liability or a freight rate.

6. Do you know what is TEU?

TEU stands for Twenty foot Equivalent Unit. It is a method of calculating vessel load or capacity, in units of containers that are twenty feel long. For example, a 40ft long container measure 2TEUs.

7. General Logistics Manager Interview Questions:

☛ Explain how you would be an asset to this organization?
☛ Tell me about a suggestion you have made?
☛ Why do you think you would do well at this job?
☛ What irritates you about co-workers?
☛ What is more important to you: the money or the work?
☛ What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
☛ What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
☛ Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor?
☛ Tell me about your ability to work under pressure?
☛ Explain what has disappointed you most about a previous job?
☛ What motivates you to do your best on the job?
☛ Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?
☛ How would you know you were successful on this job?
☛ Would you be willing to relocate if required?
☛ Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?
☛ Describe your management style?
☛ What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
☛ Do you have any blind spots?
☛ If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
☛ Do you think you are overqualified for this position?
☛ How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
☛ What qualities do you look for in a boss?
☛ Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
☛ What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?
☛ What has been your biggest professional disappointment?

8. General Logistics Manager job interview questions:

☛ What was your most difficult decision?
☛ What have you done to support diversity in your unit?
☛ How do you see this Logistics Manager job developing?
☛ How have you changed in the last five years?
☛ How would you describe your presentation style?
☛ What features of your previous jobs have you disliked?
☛ What are the techniques that you use to clarify obscure message meanings?

9. Informational Logistics Manager interview questions:

☛ What are three positive things other Logistics Manager would say about you?
☛ Tell me about your Logistics Manager work experience? How has it prepared you for a career?
☛ Why are you leaving your present job?
☛ What would you say are your strong points?
☛ Give me an example of when you have done more than required in a course.
☛ What was the most important task you ever had?
☛ How do you maintain a positive discussion?

10. First Logistics Manager interview questions:

☛ Are you good at working in a team?
☛ What type of management style do you thrive under?
☛ If you worked as Logistics Manager, what are you doing?
☛ What's your ideal company?
☛ How do you handle problems with customers?
☛ What do you feel is the best educational preparation for this Logistics Manager job?
☛ What is your greatest fear?

Your preference may also depend on where you are in your career.
Avoid talking about negatives, but highlight your achievement and how you did it. These are most common Logistics Manager interview questions.