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Training Project Management Agile Excel

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

  • Own the flawless execution of the operations plan, for all categories, sites and brands in your Pod(s). We aim to have 0 missed boxes, 0 ingredient subs, and…
  • Manage escalations (from production facilities, vendors, or etc) quickly and efficiently through a structured approach and effective and comprehensive commun…
  • Execute weekly ops
  • Manage completion of accurate weekly costing, scrubbing, and invoice approvals; support finance processes weekly and monthly through research. Execute credit…
  • Ensure that launch is completed on time and accurately for all SKUs
  • Manage tickets and communications - responses are quick, comprehensive, and issues are closed out.
  • Manage PO placement, communication, improvements and issue resolution
  • Serve as primary POC for DC communications, questions, ad-hoc training, escalations, and problem resolution
  • PTO management and coverage
  • Identify and track week-over-week trends, with data. Brainstorm solutions to resolve, and work on resolving with Sr Manager / AD.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Communication Core
    In the posting: “Manage escalations (from production facilities, vendors, or etc) quickly and efficiently through a structured approach and effective and comprehensive commun…” · “Manage tickets and communications - responses are quick, comprehensive, and issues are closed out.” · “Manage PO placement, communication, improvements and issue resolution”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Teamwork and collaboration Core
    In the posting: “Partner with Procurement leadership on long-term strategy across Operations and Strategy.” · “Collaborate with various internal and/or external stakeholders” · “A team player and leader– You favor team victories over individual success.”
    Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
  • Ownership and accountability Core
    In the posting: “Own the flawless execution of the operations plan, for all categories, sites and brands in your Pod(s).” · “Own continuous improvement projects autonomously from end to end” · “Agile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are comfortable working autonomously and prioritizing and re-prioritizing to ensure we are meet…”
    Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “Own the flawless execution of the operations plan, for all categories, sites and brands in your Pod(s).” · “Build and manage Project Management Plan” · “A structured problem solver guided by process - You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to your work.”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Data and analysis Core
    In the posting: “Identify and track week-over-week trends, with data.” · “Identify opportunities in current process using data-driven approach” · “Roll out changes smoothly and track success metrics”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “We use the freshest, highest quality ingredients available, and our in-house culinary team is constantly working to optimize the nutritional value of every s…” · “It is also expected to foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee development, alongside the goal of driving both cost efficiencies and quality …” · “Manage completion of accurate weekly costing, scrubbing, and invoice approvals;”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Stakeholder management Core
    In the posting: “Manage escalations (from production facilities, vendors, or etc) quickly and efficiently through a structured approach and effective and comprehensive commun…” · “Collaborate with various internal and/or external stakeholders” · “A strong communicator and facilitator – You are able to synthesize and present critical information to solve complex problems and facilitate group discussion…”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
  • Problem solving Core
    In the posting: “Brainstorm solutions to resolve, and work on resolving with Sr Manager / AD.” · “A strong communicator and facilitator – You are able to synthesize and present critical information to solve complex problems and facilitate group discussion…”
    Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
  • Leadership and mentoring Core
    In the posting: “Partner with Procurement leadership on long-term strategy across Operations and Strategy.” · “5+ years of purchasing or other relevant leadership experience, preferably in produce, protein, or other food products.”
    Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
  • Adaptability and learning Core
    In the posting: “Intellectually curious – You love to understand why things are the way they are, how things work, and challenge the status quo.” · “$0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans”
    Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
  • Technical skill Supporting
    In the posting: “Quantitative and analytical experience (either through education or professional experience) including solid comfort in Excel.”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Customer focus Supporting
    In the posting: “Our goal is to help our customers achieve their health and wellness goals.”
    Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.

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Practice questions

  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (8):
  4. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
  5. Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
  6. Tell me about a task you took from start to finish without anyone asking you to. From this posting
  7. You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
  8. How have you used training in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
  9. Tell me about a problem you solved using project management. From this posting
  10. Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
  11. Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
  12. This posting reads as Finance & accounting: its questions come first.
  13. Walk me through how you build a budget or forecast. Finance & accounting
  14. Tell me about a time you found an error in a financial report or reconciliation. Finance & accounting
  15. It is the last day of month-end close and a balance will not tie out. What do you do? Finance & accounting
  16. Describe a time you explained a financial result to a manager outside finance. Finance & accounting
  17. How do you make sure your work holds up in an audit? Finance & accounting
  18. Tell me about an analysis that saved money or found revenue. Finance & accounting
  19. Three urgent requests arrive during close. How do you decide the order? Finance & accounting
  20. Describe a finance process you made faster or more reliable. Finance & accounting
  21. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  22. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  23. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  24. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  25. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  26. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  27. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  28. Describe a process you improved.
  29. Do you have any questions for us?
  30. Why do you want to work here?
  31. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  32. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  33. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  34. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  35. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  36. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  37. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  38. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  39. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  40. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  41. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  42. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  43. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  44. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  45. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  46. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  47. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  48. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  49. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  50. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
  51. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.