Kennametal Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Assessment test about your JD

Q1. They go in details with the JD and your previous exp
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Well, I’m currently an account executive at Smith, where I handle our top-performing client. Before that, I worked at an agency where I was on three different major national healthcare brands. And while I really enjoyed the work that I did, I’d love the chance to dig in much deeper with one specific healthcare company, which is why I’m so excited about this opportunity with Metro Health Center

Q1. Basic and in general Basic is good
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Q2. How are you?Walk me through your resume.
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Q3. Walk me through your redume
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Q1. Simple question they asked
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Q1. About handling worst situation like I failed to do something on big event
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Q2. How I managed reports in system
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I managed reports in the system by creating templates, gathering data, analyzing trends, and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Created report templates to standardize format and content

• Gathered data from various sources such as databases, spreadsheets, and software systems

• Analyzed trends and patterns in the data to identify insights and opportunities

• Presented findings to stakeholders through visualizations, charts, a
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Q1. Precision instrument knowledge
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Q2. Quality norms related questions
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Q1. What are the Operational difficulties faced with logistics flow
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Operational difficulties in logistics flow include transportation delays, inventory management, and communication breakdowns.
• Transportation delays due to traffic, weather, or mechanical issues can disrupt the flow of goods.

• Inventory management challenges include stockouts, overstocking, and inaccurate tracking.

• Communication breakdowns between different parties involved in the logistics process can lead to delays and er...read more
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Q2. Kaizen improvement made for seamless material flow against production orders
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Implemented Kaizen principles to improve material flow for efficient production
• Conducted value stream mapping to identify bottlenecks

• Implemented visual management tools such as kanban to improve material flow

• Standardized work processes to reduce variability and improve efficiency

• Trained team members on Kaizen principles and encouraged continuous improvement

• Reduced lead time for production orders by 20% through Kaizen i
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Cost optimization through process improvements

Q1. Situation task action result oriented questions
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Q1. What is ABC costing
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ABC costing is a method of cost accounting that identifies the activities that drive costs and assigns those costs to products or services.
• ABC costing stands for Activity-Based Costing

• It is used to allocate indirect costs to products or services based on the activities that drive those costs

• It helps in identifying the true cost of a product or service

• Example: A company that produces multiple products can use ABC costin...read more
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Q2. What are variance analysis and formulas
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Variance analysis is a tool used to compare actual results to budgeted or expected results.
• It helps identify areas where actual results differ from expected results

• Formulas used in variance analysis include: variance = actual - budgeted, variance percentage = (variance / budgeted) * 100

• Variance analysis can be used in various areas such as finance, accounting, and operations management

• Example: If a company budgeted $10...read more
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Q3. Questions on work experience
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Q4. General costing related questions
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Q5. Personality assessment questions
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Q1. What processes are you involved in at your company?
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I am involved in analyzing financial statements, assessing credit risk, and making recommendations for loan approvals.
• Analyzing financial statements to evaluate creditworthiness of potential borrowers

• Assessing credit risk by reviewing credit reports and conducting financial analysis

• Making recommendations for loan approvals based on credit analysis findings
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Q2. How do you manage your workload when faced with a large volume of tasks?
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I prioritize tasks based on deadlines and importance, delegate when possible, and utilize time management techniques.
• Prioritize tasks based on deadlines and importance

• Delegate tasks when possible to team members

• Utilize time management techniques such as creating to-do lists and setting reminders

• Break down large tasks into smaller, manageable chunks
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Q1. What are your salary expectations for this position?
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My salary expectations are in line with industry standards and commensurate with my experience and qualifications.
• Research industry standards for Credit Analyst salaries

• Consider my experience and qualifications when determining salary expectations

• Be prepared to negotiate based on the overall compensation package offered
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