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Swiggy Category Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 26 Sep 2024

Swiggy Category Manager Interview Experiences

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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

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.

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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.

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:
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 - 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.

  • Answered by AI
  • 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
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 May 2022. There were 3 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.
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
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jan 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction, What do you know about Indiamart and the role you applied for, Have you used google analytics, What can be the KPIs for the role, How do you scale up any category, Who will be brand ambassado...

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Indiamart Intermesh Assistant Category Manager interview:
  • Company overview
  • Case study
  • Guesstimates
  • Effective Communication
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:
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.
View all tips
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.

  • Answered by AI
  • 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:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
View all tips
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

Swiggy Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Swiggy Category Manager interview?
Swiggy interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Swiggy interview process are One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Swiggy Category Manager interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Swiggy. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Swiggy expect are Category Management, Marketing, E-commerce, Brand Management and FMCG Marketing.
What are the top questions asked in Swiggy Category Manager interview?

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