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Milkbasket Senior Category Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 2 Jun 2022

Milkbasket Senior Category Manager Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Approached by Company

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Resining and subject related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Punchulity honestly from himself as well as integrity to your company

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Category Manager with a background in retail and strong analytical skills.

    • Over 5 years of experience in category management

    • Skilled in data analysis and market research

    • Proven track record of increasing sales and profitability

    • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

    • Previously managed categories such as electronics and home goods

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How will you improve stock availability?
  • Ans. 

    I will improve stock availability by implementing demand forecasting, optimizing inventory levels, and strengthening supplier relationships.

    • Implement demand forecasting to accurately predict future stock needs

    • Optimize inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts

    • Strengthen supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries and reduce lead times

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Puzzles were asked, geeks for geeks puzzle
  • Q2. Case study quetions were asked
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in May 2024.

Round 1 - Case Study 

3 rounds each based on case studies around e-commerce and previous work experience.

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

Asked to get insights from the wholesale market of different categories. Detailed research will help in the process.

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Business related questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Business related questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Business related questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Usual HR related Hygiene questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - DO NOT APPLY. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. They told me I got the job, made me wait for 2-3 weeks for the offer letter after closing negotiation. Then came back and said we can go ahead with it as we found someone else. EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL HR TEAM.

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic understanding about your profile
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to Job Description
  • Q2. Questions related to what is mentioned in resume

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Company is not performing well right now.. Has layed off employees on multiple occasions.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Approximations like how many petrol pumps are there in india
  • Ans. 

    There are approximately 69,000 petrol pumps in India.

    • As of 2021, there are around 69,000 petrol pumps in India.

    • The number of petrol pumps in India has been steadily increasing over the years.

    • The state of Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of petrol pumps in India.

    • The Indian government has plans to increase the number of petrol pumps in the country to meet the growing demand for fuel.

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  • Q2. What you achieved in your last job role
  • Ans. 

    In my last job role, I successfully implemented a strategic sourcing initiative that resulted in a 15% cost reduction.

    • Implemented a strategic sourcing initiative

    • Achieved a 15% cost reduction

    • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers

    • Analyzed market trends and negotiated contracts

    • Improved category management processes

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Walk us through your resume
  • Q2. How will you scale a new business in a new geography

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be very sure of what you have done in past and add numbers to your pitch

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Family relationship
  • Q2. Product information

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good interview

Milkbasket Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Milkbasket Senior Category Manager interview?
Milkbasket interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Milkbasket interview process are Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.

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