Logistics Engineer Interview Questions And Answers

Primary role of a logistician is to

☛ Manage the supply chain
☛ Transportation and storage of material
☛ Transportation management

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.

Various activities at operational level includes

• Goods receipt and checking
• Bulk storage
• Order picking
• Stock replenishment
• Order marshalling
• Load Scheduling
• Returns
• Availability of Personnel
• Update of stock
• Completion of documentation

☛ Document against payment: The document remains with bank and importers have to pay the exporter before they release the documents. In this payment is immediate, and document is released quickly

☛ Document against acceptance: In this importer gives 30-45 days to bank to deduct the amount and then release the documents. In this provision, there is much risk, and if there is no sufficient balance in the account then, the process will get delayed.

person can work under various position

• Logistic director
• Logistic supervisor
• Logistic associate
• Logistic engineer
• Logistic coordinator
• Logistic specialist
• Logistic analyst

I have never been a practicing logistics engineer. I have modeled a variety of physics-related problems in C, C++ and Python. I have analyzed large amounts of data, reduced the data using statistical methods, using optimization techniques, linear regression, non-linear best fit and other numerical techniques. What I like about that aspect is that I seem to be a natural computer programmer. I have used computational techniques to solve a multitude of problems. Imagination is a very important aspect to solving problems computationally. Many people think the computer does all the work. Actually, if a program is poorly written, the computer will do very little work because the program is inefficient. Therefore, imagination is important to writing efficient computer codes.

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.

Freight class is based on four factors

• Density: Weight per cubic foot
• Freight Stowability: width and length based on carrier mode rules
• Ease of handling: Evaluation of the effort required in transporting
• Liability: It includes liability to damage, breakability and perishability, freight price per pound and susceptibility of theft

I am very reliable. I do whatever task is assigned to me, and make sure that i finish them on time and in good quality.

A documents against acceptance are an arrangement or provision, where exporter instructs a bank to hand over shipping and title documents to the importer only if the importer agrees the accompanying bill of exchange or draft by signing it. This provision ensures that the buyer is legally bound to pay the full price to the exporter for the shipments, before ownership is transferred.

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.

A bill of lading includes following details

• Name and complete address of shippers and receivers
• Special account numbers or PO used between business for order tracking
• Instruction for the carrier for secure delivery
• Date of the shipment
• Number of shipping units
• Types of packaging that includes cartons, pallets, skids and drums
• Description about the shipped items (common name & material of manufacture)
• Declared value of the goods being shipped
• Note included if there is any hazardous substance in it
• Exact weight of the shipments - for multiple commodities, weight for each commodity is mentioned separately
• Freight classification of the items shipped, according to NMFC (National Motor freight classification)

My ideal company work is Global Guideline

☛ How do you show an interest in what another person is saying?
☛ What steps do you follow to study a problem before making a decision?
☛ What other careers have you considered/applied for?
☛ What types of information did you use to choose your school?
☛ Can you describe a time when your work as Logistics Engineer was criticized?
☛ When you worked on multiple projects how did you prioritize?
☛ How do you stimulate the sharing of further information?

☛ What are some of the ways materials may be purchased?
☛ What is a contract?
☛ What items of information are required in order to process a purchase requisition?
☛ What is the Uniform Commercial Code?
☛ What are the pros and cons of a centralized purchasing function?

☛ Example when you went above and beyond the call of duty.
☛ How do you let subordinates know what you expect of them?
☛ How did you react when faced with constant time pressure?
☛ Example of adaptation to changes and the difficulties.
☛ Explain a time that you took initiative as Logistics Engineer.
☛ What salary are you seeking?
☛ What is the toughest group that you have had to get cooperation from?

These are excellent Logistics Engineer interview questions that lets a potential employee really sell themself. Remember, when you're interviewing, you are being screened for a certain skill set and cultural fit.
Show your qualities that will enable you to be successful in this position.

☛ Under what criteria is a formal bid required?
☛ Have you worked with developing bid specifications?
☛ Tell us about your experience in developing RFP's (Request for Proposal).
☛ Tell us about your experience in developing RFI's (Request for Information).
☛ Tell us about your experience in developing RFQ's (Request for Qualifications).
☛ What are the benefits of using credit cards for small purchases?
☛ Define "supply chain".
☛ Tell us about your experience in managing the supply chain.
☛ What are the characteristics of an effective RFP?
☛ What impact might electronic commerce have on the purchasing process?
☛ How would you integrate electronic commerce with our supply chain management?
☛ Tell us about the tools that can be used to increase minority and women-owned business participation in our company's purchasing activities?

☛ What are your strengths?
☛ Tell about a problem that you solved in a unique or unusual way.
☛ What would be your ideal working environment?
☛ Example when you were able to successfully communicate with another person.
☛ What are the key values of a Logistics Engineer? How do you demonstrate these values?
☛ Which of your jobs had the most rapid change?
☛ Time when you made a suggestion to improve the work.

Think of recent strong strategic examples of work you've done. It takes a lot of thinking to be ready for these Logistics Engineer interview questions. If you have changed careers make a logical argument as to why you did so.

☛ What have you learned from mistakes on the Logistics Engineer job?
☛ What are common risks for Logistics Engineer? And how to face?
☛ How do you go about setting goals with subordinates?
☛ What's your salary history?
☛ How open-minded are you to other members ideas?
☛ Describe a team experience you found rewarding.
☛ Describe a situation in which you had to collect information.

During the Logistics Engineer interview, talk about how you approach your day. Your prospective employer's corporate web site is the best place to see the company as it wants to be seen.
Having a plan for your future demonstrates motivation and ambition, both of which are important qualities.

☛ What was the most difficult period in your life, and how did you deal with it?
☛ What is the difference between a manager and a leader?
☛ What do you consider your strengths and weaknesses as Logistics Engineer?
☛ Do you work better under pressure or with time to plan and organize?
☛ What kinds of decisions are most difficult for you?
☛ What is the most recent skill you have learned that related to Logistics Engineer?
☛ How do you communicate goals to subordinates?

The interviewer wants to see why you think you are the best person for the job.
Impress the interviewer by highlighting your successes that are most relevant to the job.
Do your homework before you go to Logistics Engineer interview.

☛ What has been your most successful Logistics Engineer experience in speech making?
☛ How would your teacher or other Logistics Engineer describe you?
☛ Tell me about an important issue you encountered recently.
☛ How do you cope without motivation?
☛ What assignment was too difficult for you?
☛ Situation where others disagreed with your ideas.
☛ Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?

Show your qualities that will enable you to be successful in this position.
You don't need to memorize an answer, but do think about what you're going to say. Furthermore, try to use verbs, not adjectives in your interview answer.

Supply chain management includes an integrated approach of planning, implementing and controlling the flow of information, materials and service from raw material to the finished good for the ultimate distribution to the customer.

Export declaration is a government document that defines the goods to be supplied out of the country. This declaration should be filed by exporter to the U.S government.

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.

☛ Advice of shipment: It is a notice sent to a foreign buyer or local trader informing them that the shipment has processed forward and carried information about packing, routing, etc. A copy of the invoice is often sent with it and if recommended a copy of landing also attached along with that.
☛ Advising Bank: Advising bank is a bank operating in the seller's country, that handles letters of credit in behalf of a foreign bank