Schneider Electric Category Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Why should we hire you?
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Q2. Why are you looking for a change?
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Q3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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Q4. Tell me about yourself.
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Basic accounting questions

Q1. In this round more technical questions asked on income statement and balance sheet.
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Q1. Channel Strategy
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Q1. Question was for understanding current profile
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Q2. Question was for how can I fit for job
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Q1. Finance related overview
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Q1. Question on Inventory
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Q1. What are your long term objectives
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Q1. Tell me about your self,
Ans. Family back ground Education Past experience Reason for leaving job
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Q2. Why you want to change your current company ?
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Q1. Why do we calculate Variable and Fixed cost ?
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Variable and fixed costs are calculated to understand the cost structure of a business and make informed decisions regarding pricing, production, and profitability.
• Variable costs fluctuate with the level of production or sales, such as raw materials or labor costs.

• Fixed costs remain constant regardless of production levels, like rent or salaries.

• Calculating these costs helps in determining break-even points, setting pr...read more
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Q2. Methods of Inventory valuation ?
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Inventory valuation methods include FIFO, LIFO, weighted average, and specific identification.
• FIFO (First In, First Out) - assumes that the oldest inventory items are sold first

• LIFO (Last In, First Out) - assumes that the newest inventory items are sold first

• Weighted Average - calculates the average cost of inventory items based on their total cost and total units

• Specific Identification - assigns the actual cost of eac...read more
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Q3. What is Process costing ?
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Process costing is a method of costing used to determine the cost of producing a product in a continuous production process.
• Process costing is used in industries where products are mass-produced on a continuous basis.

• It involves averaging the costs of production over all units produced during a specific period.

• Costs are allocated to each unit based on the average cost of production.

• Examples include industries like food...read more
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Q4. What is Variance analysis and how do you calculate Material Usage variance?
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Variance analysis is a technique used to identify and analyze the difference between planned and actual performance.
• Variance analysis helps in understanding the reasons for deviations from expected outcomes.

• Material Usage variance is calculated by subtracting the actual quantity of materials used from the standard quantity, and then multiplying the result by the standard price per unit.

• Formula: Material Usage Variance ...read more
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Q1. Relavant to your work experience
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Q1. Upon your working experience
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Q2. Something relevant to your cv
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Q1. Cost center, Revenue recognition, inventory valuation
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