Hi to all my seniors,
Yesterday, a friend of mine had his job interview. He is an MBA in supply chain management. A question in his interview was about his KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and he got confused. He didn't know what the answer to this question should be to impress the interviewer. Can one of my seniors or experts provide a good answer to this question?
From Pakistan, Karachi
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1Yesterday, a friend of mine had his job interview. He is an MBA in supply chain management. A question in his interview was about his KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and he got confused. He didn't know what the answer to this question should be to impress the interviewer. Can one of my seniors or experts provide a good answer to this question?
From Pakistan, Karachi
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KPI’s depend upon the job description and thus no one can a precise answer without knowing that. Have a nice day. Simhan Chief Advisor, Promentor-consulting
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Dear Hammad,
KPI is a basic knowledge in any discipline of management, let alone SCM. I am a little surprised that after completing his MBA in SCM, he got confused with the question. Anyway, you can check my previous reply regarding KPIs for the purchase department:
https://www.citehr.com/315735-kra-purchase-department-manufacturing-industry.html#post1704402
Thanks,
Dinesh V Divekar
Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.
From India, Bangalore
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KPI is a basic knowledge in any discipline of management, let alone SCM. I am a little surprised that after completing his MBA in SCM, he got confused with the question. Anyway, you can check my previous reply regarding KPIs for the purchase department:
https://www.citehr.com/315735-kra-purchase-department-manufacturing-industry.html#post1704402
Thanks,
Dinesh V Divekar
Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Mr. Hammad,
To my knowledge, I wonder whether your friend has understood the meaning of KPI and how it's related to his job profile. There is nothing to worry about when one has no information or knowledge about it. Your friend should have done a little homework before appearing for the interview.
I have no idea if any universities are covering KPI/KPA/KRA, PMS, BSC, etc., in their course modules.
Mr. Simhan correctly pointed out that KPI is associated with job description. KPA/KRA is based on the job or project assigned, defining "targets/goals to be achieved" or "project to be completed within a specific time."
With profound regards
From India, Chennai
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To my knowledge, I wonder whether your friend has understood the meaning of KPI and how it's related to his job profile. There is nothing to worry about when one has no information or knowledge about it. Your friend should have done a little homework before appearing for the interview.
I have no idea if any universities are covering KPI/KPA/KRA, PMS, BSC, etc., in their course modules.
Mr. Simhan correctly pointed out that KPI is associated with job description. KPA/KRA is based on the job or project assigned, defining "targets/goals to be achieved" or "project to be completed within a specific time."
With profound regards
From India, Chennai
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KPI ie Key performance area: Functions to be performed by the employee Like KPI for Sales Executive: Contacting potential customers Markey Survey for new product
From India, Gurgaon
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From India, Gurgaon
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Dear Friends,
Minimum KPIs for SCM/Purchase are as follows:
a) Number of PR/PO received, actions taken, and pending PR
b) Lead time taken to produce the material and services
c) Reduction in cost of procurement material and services (without compromising the quality)
d) Quality complaints from users and actions taken (keep records), and services providers
e) Complaints from vendors/service providers, actions taken from our side
f) Inter-personal relations
g) 5S
Regards,
Sanjay Nagore
GM-HR
Gurgaon
Mobile No. +919810653916
From India, Gurgaon
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Minimum KPIs for SCM/Purchase are as follows:
a) Number of PR/PO received, actions taken, and pending PR
b) Lead time taken to produce the material and services
c) Reduction in cost of procurement material and services (without compromising the quality)
d) Quality complaints from users and actions taken (keep records), and services providers
e) Complaints from vendors/service providers, actions taken from our side
f) Inter-personal relations
g) 5S
Regards,
Sanjay Nagore
GM-HR
Gurgaon
Mobile No. +919810653916
From India, Gurgaon
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Dear Friends,
I would like to comment on why they have become confused. It is because they were not aware of the terminology; however, the question was good. If one has set their goal in Supply Chain Management (SCM), then they should have a clear objective to satisfy the interviewers. Why has he selected SCM as a career? Secondly, one must familiarize themselves with the terminology they are going to encounter. Of course, after working, one can assess but must be able to identify the prospects.
Regards,
Arun
From India, Delhi
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I would like to comment on why they have become confused. It is because they were not aware of the terminology; however, the question was good. If one has set their goal in Supply Chain Management (SCM), then they should have a clear objective to satisfy the interviewers. Why has he selected SCM as a career? Secondly, one must familiarize themselves with the terminology they are going to encounter. Of course, after working, one can assess but must be able to identify the prospects.
Regards,
Arun
From India, Delhi
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dear friends . what i would like to tell is that KPI is the work that has been done in the last job which means that describes the job description the strengths that have u come up.
From India, Hyderabad
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From India, Hyderabad
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That interviewer was asking the person’s KPI’s and not the KPI’s of job i think...........should he have said that he is hardworking, optimistic , committed etc..... ?
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From Pakistan, Karachi
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