Amazon Senior Category Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. On my past experience of sourcing
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Q2. On past experience of sales
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Q1. Basic array question
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Q1. Find the first circular tour that visits all petrol pumps
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The first circular tour that visits all petrol pumps can be found using the concept of a circular linked list.
• Create a circular linked list with each node representing a petrol pump

• Calculate the difference between petrol available at each pump and the distance to the next pump

• Start from a pump where the sum of differences is positive and traverse the circular linked list until completing the tour
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Q1. Level order tree traversal
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Q2. Find the pair element from the array
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Find the pair element from the array
• Iterate through the array and use a hashmap to store elements and their counts

• Check if the current element's complement exists in the hashmap

• Return the pair if found, otherwise return null
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Q1. Prior work experience
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I have 5 years of experience in project management, leading cross-functional teams to successful project completion.
• Led cross-functional teams to complete projects on time and within budget

• Managed project timelines, resources, and deliverables

• Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure project goals were met

• Implemented project management best practices to improve efficiency

• Experience in creating and executing project plan
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We had an aptitude test which involved 60 questions in 15 minutes. Of course, no one can solve this fast, but it was about the hit rate / accuracy and volume. Subsequent followed with two guesstimate based rounds and final as HR round which involved asking about college projects, extra curricular experiences and so on.

Q1. Relevancy of profile
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My profile is highly relevant to the Senior Manager role.
• My previous experience in managing teams and projects aligns with the responsibilities of a Senior Manager.

• I have a proven track record of achieving targets and driving growth in my previous roles.

• My skills in strategic planning, budgeting, and problem-solving make me a strong candidate for the position.

• I have also demonstrated strong leadership qualities and the...read more
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Q2. Positive points, negative
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Q1. Basics - about yourself, your career trajectory, work experience, some situation based questions
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Case Study involving Category insights and other marketplaces like AZ, FK etc

Q1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
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Q1. How you will improve health of a marketplace
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By analyzing data, identifying pain points, and implementing solutions to improve user experience and trust.
• Analyze user behavior and feedback to identify areas of improvement

• Implement measures to increase transparency and trust, such as user reviews and seller verification

• Provide resources and support for dispute resolution

• Encourage diversity and inclusivity in the marketplace to attract a wider range of buyers and se...read more
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Q1. How you will design new customer support system
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I will design a customer support system that is user-friendly, efficient, and personalized.
• Conduct research to understand customer needs and preferences

• Identify common customer issues and develop a knowledge base for quick resolution

• Implement a ticketing system to track and prioritize customer inquiries

• Integrate chatbots and AI to provide 24/7 support

• Train support staff to provide personalized and empathetic service

• Col...read more
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