It's important that the candidate has general knowledge about the best industry practices, tools and software. Asking this question can help you understand how experienced they are with using it when working in logistics. What to look for in an answer:

• Knowledge of logistics management software
• Comfort level using computers
• Technical proficiency

Logistics Specialists need to know how to make the supply chain flow continuously and contingency plans help with that. Formulating a plan of this kind is something that the candidate should be familiar with. What to look for in an answer:

• Ability to see the bigger picture
• Ability to predict and prevent negative outcomes
• Critical thinking

Asking this question gives interviewers an idea of how important clients are to the candidate. The candidate should also realise why monitoring customer shipments may be important for the company and how it can help with its growth in the long run. What to look for in an answer:

• Analytical skills
• Experience in monitoring shipments
• Desire to help customers and follow processes

Logistics Specialists sometimes need to deal with situations when things go wrong. You'll want to see the candidate handle this question responsibly and without losing their nerve. This question also helps determine if the candidate can take the blame and find a solution quickly in the event of a mistake. What to look for in an answer:

• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to deal with stressful situations
• Personal responsibility

It's important that Logistics Specialists work well with others because they need to communicate with others in their team, manufacturers and customers daily. Asking this question helps you determine how comfortable the candidate is when it comes to teamwork and leading a team. What to look for in an answer: 

• Leadership skills
• Knowledge of training methods
• Experience in a managerial role

This is an important question because it can help you determine if the candidate is familiar with your company and what it offers. It also shows if they know what challenges it's currently facing and how the industry is changing. What to look for in an answer:

• Knowledge of specific transport methods and costs
• Ability to use their experience for company growth
• Candidate knows how to apply their experience in this specific role

If your company uses a proven system, software or any other tool, it is important to ask the candidate about it during the job interview. Doing this can help determine if they would require additional training or if they're already familiar with things used at the company. What to look for in an answer:

• Experience using specific systems
• Desire to learn about new systems and processes
• Flexibility and adaptability

It's common that Logistics Specialists assist customers to ensure their satisfaction. Asking this question shows how likely the candidate is to work with customers and represent the company by taking care of the customers' needs and requests. What to look for in an answer:

• Customer service skills
• Desire to help others
• If they can represent the company with pride

The candidate's answer to this question shows if they have the desired technical knowledge in logistics, which their specific responsibilities may be based on. For example, this can include technical terms used in transportation or supply chains. What to look for in an answer:

• Familiarity with technical terms
• Role-specific knowledge
• Quick information recall

Roles in logistics require people to be responsible, detail-oriented and focused. It's important to determine if the candidate knows how the job might look like and which skills they need to do this job well. What to look for in an answer:

• A clear understanding of the job and industry requirements
• Candidate knows their limitations and wants to improve their skills
• Self-awareness