Cloudtail India Operations Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Tell me about yourself.
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Q2. Some questions on projects from my work exp (They asked minute technical details of the projects)
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Q3. Describe the most challenging part of your work.
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Q4. Tell us about the tree plantation drive (Mentioned in CV)
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I organized a tree plantation drive in my community to promote environmental sustainability.
• Collaborated with local authorities to identify suitable locations for planting trees

• Mobilized volunteers to participate in the drive and provided them with necessary tools and equipment

• Planted over 500 trees in a span of two days

• Conducted awareness sessions on the importance of trees and their role in mitigating climate change

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Q5. You have to organise a tree plantation drive. Prepare a detailed plan for it. How much funds do you need?
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A detailed plan for a tree plantation drive and required funds.
• Identify suitable location for plantation

• Determine the number and type of trees to be planted

• Arrange for volunteers and necessary equipment

• Obtain necessary permits and permissions

• Estimate cost of trees, equipment, and transportation

• Seek sponsorships and donations to cover costs

• Allocate funds for post-plantation maintenance

• Approximate total cost: $5000
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Q6. Describe an incidence from your work exp where you had to take a decision in a short time. What was its impact?
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Q1. Tell me about yourself.
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Q2. Describe your work experience.
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Q3. Some questions on projects from my work exp.
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Q4. Describe an incidence from work exp where you did something which was not a part of your regular work. Why did you do it?
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Q5. What are your hobbies?
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Introduce yourself.

Walk me through your CV.

You are a fruit/vegetable retailer. Shrinkage losses were increasing for the past month? How will you go about solving the problem?

Do you know EOQ?

You are a financial manager for a consumer product line in a big FMCG company. Seller margin was going down for the past three months, analyze.

You are an airline manufacturer, forecast the demand for the next ten years.

Have you studied any demand forecasting techniques in your MBA?

Q1. Tell me about yourself.
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Q2. Tell me something about your previous company and your work.
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Q3. Discuss any point on your CV in detail.
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Q4. Do you have any questions for me?
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Q1. Tell me something about yourself.
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Q2. Share details of your work experience.
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Q3. What do you know about Cloudtail?
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Cloudtail is a leading online retailer in India, primarily selling on Amazon.in.
• Cloudtail is a joint venture between Amazon and Catamaran Ventures.

• It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Bangalore.

• Cloudtail primarily sells products in categories such as electronics, home and kitchen, and fashion.

• It is one of the largest sellers on Amazon.in and has a strong presence in the Indian e-commerce market.
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Q4. How do you onboard a vendor to sell through Cloudtail?
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To onboard a vendor to sell through Cloudtail, we follow a structured process.
• We evaluate the vendor's product portfolio and ensure it aligns with our customer needs.

• We assess the vendor's operational capabilities and ensure they meet our standards.

• We negotiate terms and conditions, including pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.

• We provide the vendor with training and support to ensure they understand our pro...read more
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Q5. If a customer receives a defective item, what steps will you take?
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We will apologize to the customer and offer a replacement or refund.
• Apologize to the customer for the inconvenience caused.

• Ask for details about the defective item and the issue faced.

• Offer a replacement or refund as per the customer's preference.

• Ensure that the replacement item is thoroughly checked before dispatching.

• Follow up with the customer to ensure their satisfaction with the resolution.
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Q1. What is your best achievement so far?
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Q2. Why does the actual demand vary from that of the forecast demand? What are the issues that contribute to this?
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Actual demand varies from forecast demand due to various factors.
• Inaccurate forecasting methods or models

• Unforeseen changes in market conditions

• Seasonal fluctuations or trends

• Supply chain disruptions

• Changes in customer preferences or behavior

• Competitor actions or market competition

• Economic factors such as inflation or recession

• Natural disasters or unforeseen events

• Promotions or marketing campaigns

• Inventory management i...read more
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Q3. Let's say we are left with excess inventory with us. What are the options available to us?
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Options for excess inventory
• Sell it at a discounted price

• Donate it to charity

• Repurpose it for other products

• Dispose of it responsibly

• Store it for future use
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Tell me something about yourself.

Tell me more about your experience in Operations.

Suppose I am an FMCG giant. My costs are increasing. How to solve the problem?

Suppose you are a chocolate major. Design a plan to enter with a new brand of chocolate in a new city in India.
Drew up market entry strategy based to normal 4Cs, STP and 4Ps.