Tricky Transportation Manager Interview Preparation Guide

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Consignment inventory is in the possession of the customer but still owned by the supplier. It means you will pay the supplier only when their goods are sold.

Cycle time is the time consumed to get and order from order entry to the shipping dock.

The technique of transporting inventory which are grouped into small batches at one go is known as batch picking.

It is a process for determining the quantity of machine and manual labor resources necessary to assemble a production.

Bonded warehouse is a dedicated portion of a facility where imported goods are stored before the customs duties or taxes are being paid.

Reverse Logistics is the collection of all processes that come into play for goods that move in the reverse directions which means transportation of goods customer to the business.

Although I love what I do, I feel that I'm ready to take on more challenging assignments and unfortunately, my there's no room for me to grow there.

When any shipment that does not meet the customers decided terms and conditions, a financial penalty is charged against the supplier by customer. This charge is referred as charge back. For example, lack of proper packaging or labelling.

There are two ways you can generate Invoice using WTS technique

One way of creating an invoice is assigning it directly with the orders that you are working on
And the other way is to export the order to QuickBooks and create the invoice there.

I am driven to be the best at what I do and I want to work somewhere where I'll have opportunities to develop my skills, take on interesting projects, and work with people I can really learn from. Some of the most innovative thinkers in the industry work here, and that's a big reason I would love to continue my career here.

When the source of the supplier is hidden from the customer, such shipment is referred as a blind shipment.

Bread bulk is referred to overseas shipments, where the cargo being shipped consists of smaller units like crates, bales, cartons and so on.

I am very oriented. I know that working in the transportation industry requires attention to details. It is very important to be precise and accurate when in the transportation field. One little mistake can have a big affect and, therefore it is very important to pay close attention detail, and I do that very well.

Management style is pretty hard to put your finger on, but I think un general a good manager gives clear directions and actually stays pretty hands off, but is ready and available to jump in and offer guidance, expertise, and help when needed. I try my best to make that my management style. In terms of what makes me unique, I also go out of my way to make sure I know when my team needs help. I don't hang around nd wait to be called upon by my direct reports, I go to them. That means plenty of informal check ins, both on the work their doing and on their general job satisfaction and mental well being.

It is a demand which is created by the Sales Order or Work Orders next to a particular team.

I'm working in logistics and supply chain industry since 13 years and I'm confident that my skills and abilities can ad value in the field of transportation and I can contribute very will if I got this position.

WTS or Warehouse Tracking System is a software application which is specifically designed for the warehouse industry. It uses the system of barcode labels which allows you to track product movement, audits and shipments easily. It enables you to identify each piece of stock by a unique serial number.

Logistics: Logistics is referred as the procedure of managing goods, resources and information from the source to the consumers in a manner that it fits the requirements of both parties.

Transportation: Transport is the movement of the goods from one point to the other. It is considered as part of logistics.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents, Talking to others to convey information effectively, Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times, Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

In the warehouse, WTS will help you

Eliminate searching for lost products and saves your transportation time
Reduce picker walk time
Monitor warehouse activity and order status in real time

The major transport issues in warehousing are

► Costs
► Delays
► Tracking and communications
► Warehouse Safety

Employers need to be assured of your pristine operating record so that they know you have the ability to safely transport your passengers. Honesty is the best policy when answering this question, because the employer will surely check with the proper authorities to verify your record. It may not always mean that you are dismissed as a candidate for hiring if something is found. It does depend on the circumstances and number of occurrences. This is a very common transportation interview question.

☛ Delivery Frequency
☛ Turnaround Times
☛ Journey Times
☛ Fixed Routing
☛ Unification of product
☛ Performance standard
☛ Vehicle fill
☛ Scheduling
☛ Vehicle and operational records
☛ Preloading

☛ APS: It stands for Advance Planning and Scheduling
☛ ASN: It stands for Advanced Shipment Notifications
☛ ASRS: Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems

☛ If offered this Transportation Manager job, how long do you plan to stay at company?
☛ What are you expecting from Transportation Manager job in the future?
☛ When you worked on multiple projects how did you prioritize?
☛ How would you weigh a plane without scales?
☛ How do you react to instruction and criticism?
☛ How do you react if you find that someone you work with does not like you?
☛ How do you maintain a positive discussion?

☛ Do you have the qualities and skills necessary to Transportation Manager?
☛ What do you think you can bring to this Transportation Manager position?
☛ What is the highest-level job one can hold in this career?
☛ Do you work well under pressure?
☛ What percentage of your time is spent doing each function?
☛ What are your expectations regarding promotions and salary increases?
☛ What's the most important thing you learned in school?