Logistics Management

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.

Look storage place which has the facility of single, double or multiple depth locations

• Bulk storage in vertical or straight direction: It is the most common method of organizing the container, it is organized in a vertical direction piling the container over each other.

• Bulk storage at angle: It is one of the solutions that can be applied in a situation when there is a limited place to accommodate containers. But it is applicable in special cases only, depending upon what material it carries.

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.

Affreightment is a contract between ship owner and merchant, where ship owner provides or rented the space in the ship to the merchant for an agreed amount and for a specific period. In this contract, merchant is liable for the payment whether or not the ship is ready for the shipment.

Primary role of a logistician is to

• Manage the supply chain

• Transportation and storage of material

• Transportation management

☛ Have you ever had difficulty working with a manager?

☛ Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure.

☛ Give an example of a time you successfully worked as Logistics Manager on a team.

☛ What is the most difficult situation you have faced?

☛ How do you decide what gets top priority when scheduling your time?

☛ Tell about a Logistics Manager training program that you have developed.

☛ What do you do if you disagree with your boss?

A person can work under various position

• Logistic director

• Logistic supervisor

• Logistic associate

• Logistic engineer

• Logistic coordinator

• Logistic specialist

• Logistic analyst

☛ Have you ever had to fire an employee? Why? And how did you handle it?

☛ Describe a time when you successfully negotiated a discount.

☛ What's your area of expertise and how do you stay up-to-date with logistics management trends? Are you planning to get a relevant certification?

☛ Have you ever had to deal with customer complaints?

☛ Describe a situation where you worked on a challenging project. What was your role and how did you motivate your team?

☛ How do you reach a decision if you don't have all the facts?

☛ What salary are you seeking?

☛ If you worked as Logistics Manager, what are you doing?

☛ Describe a situation in which you had to collect information.

☛ When was the last time you were in a crises?

☛ Have you found any ways to make Logistics Manager job easier?

☛ When given an important assignment, how do you approach it?

☛ 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.

☛ When given an important assignment, how do you approach it?

☛ What are you expecting from Logistics Manager job in the future?

☛ Give me an example of when you have done more than required in a course.

☛ Example when you were able to successfully communicate with another person.

☛ What's most important to you in a Logistics Manager position?

☛ What salary range are you looking for?

☛ Who has impacted you most in your career and how?

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

☛ 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?

☛ Why Do You Want To Work At Our Company?

☛ What Are Your Career Options Right Now?

☛ What Are Your Outside Interest?

☛ Can You Work Under Pressure?

☛ What Makes You Angry?

☛ Why Aren'T You Earning More Money At This Stage Of Your Career?

☛ How Could You Have Improved Your Career Progress?

☛ Why Should I Hire You?

☛ What'S The Most Difficult Part Of Being A (Job Title)?

☛ What Are Your Goals?

☛ 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?

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

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.