Supply Chain Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Managing a challenging situation in procurement and supplier management

• Negotiating with a supplier who was unable to meet delivery deadlines

• Dealing with a sudden increase in raw material costs impacting procurement budget

• Resolving quality issues with a supplier affecting product quality and customer satisfaction

Machining is the process of shaping a piece of material using various tools, while P2P (Procure-to-Pay) process involves the steps from requisition to payment for goods or services.

• Machining involves cutting, drilling, grinding, and other processes to create a desired shape or finish on a workpiece.

• P2P process includes requisitioning, sourcing, purchasing, receiving, and paying for goods or services.

• In machining, CNC machines are commonly used for precision and automation.

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The 1st law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted.

• Energy is conserved in any process

• Energy can be transferred between systems or converted from one form to another

• The total energy of a closed system remains constant

• Example: When a ball is thrown in the air, the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy as it falls back down

Yes, I am familiar with SAP and have experience using it in supply chain management.

• I have used SAP for inventory management, procurement, and logistics planning.

• I have experience with SAP modules such as MM (Materials Management) and SD (Sales and Distribution).

• I have worked on implementing SAP solutions to streamline supply chain processes and improve efficiency.