Distribution Manager Interview Questions
"Distribution managers are responsible for the storage and distribution of a company's products. During the interview process, be prepared to discuss management experience and strategies for handling time-sensitive tasks. Previous warehouse and/or distribution experience, along with knowledge of industry-standard software and procedures are an advantage when applying for these roles."
How would you handle an injury on the job?
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Call 911 if necessary. If 911 is called, contact the safety officer immediately. If not, Get an immediate employee statement and fill out the company injury report form. Inform your supervisor at next opportunity. Submit the injury report to the safety department within 24 hours. Confirm its receipt at safety. Less
From the math test staffing situation: If one person leaves this position early because he gets sick, how would you reassign the remaining employees in order to ship out the correct number of product for the day?
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This was the question I stalled the interviewers on initially because I had manipulated the initial numbers in the math question to give me a buffer of employees in two areas so this wouldn't be an issue. Apparently no one else thought about people calling in sick or not showing up to work, so I think I impressed at least one interviewer by thinking ahead in this situation. Less
Tell me about a time where you had to provide inspiration to an employee.
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With an experience result from my former company.
What was the performance in previous company?
Contract Position: Please tell me about your previous work with independent contractors.
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Managed a team of 31 contractors and their distribution territories.
Nothing abstract, pretty straight forward: Tell me about a time you disagreed with your supervisor.
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Of course the story had a happy ending...