Supply Chain Manager Test

Use a supply chain manager test to ensure your shortlisted candidates have the skills needed to excel in the role.

  • What is a supply chain manager skills test?

    A supply chain manager skills test is an online assessment administered early in the recruitment process to pre-screen applicants. The online, multiple-choice test gives insight into the key skills needed to carry out the role, through aptitude and soft skills questions.

    Supply chain managers are responsible for production flow, overseeing every stage from purchasing to final production. Communication skills for working alongside procurement managers and negotiating supplier contracts are vital, as well as logical thinking to develop and implement logistical and delivery strategy, and numerical ability to keep budgets on track.

    These skills can all be effectively assessed through the supply chain manager skills test, so you can streamline your candidate pool according to each individual's evidenced strengths.

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  1. What is a supply chain manager skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the supply chain manager skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures supply chain manager skills
  4. Supply Chain Manager Test FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the supply chain manager skills test for pre-screening?

    The supply chain manager skills test can greatly assist recruitment teams in making more efficient and effective hiring decisions. CVs alone can often fail to give a rounded picture of a candidate’s ability and, in many instances, applicants detail similar levels of equivalent experience.

    Using the skills test allows you to gather up-to-date insight on performance across the key skills needed to excel in a supply chain management role. The test is easily administered to large applicant pools and the results are easy to digest and help to avoid bias - so objective recruitment decisions can be made rapidly.

    The supply chain manager test is tailored to assess the communication skills needed to liaise with suppliers and other area managers along the supply chain through verbal reasoning and communication questions.

    Numerical reasoning questions assess the ability to handle numbers to work with budgets and inventories, whilst logical reasoning questions assess overall aptitude for problem solving and lateral thinking.

    Importantly for a management-level role, leadership and decision making questions evaluate the ability to be an effective leader.

    As a supply chain manager is responsible for production flow through to the creation of the final product, a wide variety of skills, strengths and competencies are needed across the process. The supply chain manager test provides practical insight into these core abilities, so you can be confident in the suitability of your shortlisted interview candidates and ensure you hire the best person for the role.

    A supply chain manager test may also be useful for recruiting a supply chain specialist, analyst or director, an operations manager or director of operations, or any other role in the transportation and logistics industry.

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How our test measures supply chain manager skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to be a supply chain manager were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our supply chain manager test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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Predictor of job success

Picked provides evidence-based recommendations for tests to use for over 750 jobs. Our recommendation engine leverages data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

“The platform is so simple to use. I had used competitor providers for over six years and will never go back. Fast, efficient and friendly!”
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Supply Chain Manager Test FAQs

What skills are required to be a supply chain manager?

Supply chain managers are responsible for seeing a product through to completion, so will need to employ different skills at different stages of the development and production process. To be an effective supply chain manager, good logical thinking, problem solving and leadership skills are essential, along with strong communication ability and an aptitude for numbers.

How can I assess personality traits?

It is important that a new hire is a good fit for the company culture and for their departmental team. Assessing personality traits through a personality test is a great way to ascertain whether a prospective employee will work well alongside others in the work environment.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

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Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA
Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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