How long does the Vivino interview process take?

Most candidates spend between 4 and 8 weeks from recruiter screen to offer. The onsite loop itself runs in a single day or is split across two half-days, with debrief and offer typically within 5 business days after.

How should I prepare specifically for Vivino?

Focus on three things: (1) the company DNA shown above — what they actually grade for, (2) the rounds in your loop, especially the round most candidates underestimate, and (3) drilling on the question types in this guide using a structured framework like CIRCLES or STAR.

Does this apply to engineering or design roles at Vivino?

The DNA stays the same — what changes is the round mix. SWE candidates face coding screens instead of Product Sense; designers face portfolio reviews and design exercises. The "what they value" and behavioral signals carry across all functions.

Other roles at Vivino:Product Manager Software Engineer Sales Customer Success Marketing Brand Manager Supply Chain

Growth · Supply Chain Interview Guide

How to Pass the Vivino Supply Chain Interview in 2026

The Vivino DNA (TL;DR)

Vivino's 'Buy the Right Wine' mission drives evaluation for candidates who can enhance user discovery and trust. Interviewers look for clear articulation of how past work directly impacted user decisions, especially around product clarity and data interpretation for wine selection.

The Vivino Interview Loop

Your onsite loop will typically consist of 5 rounds.

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Round 1
Recruiter Screen
Motivation, operations background, supply chain interest.
2
Round 2
Operations Case
End-to-end supply chain optimization, bottleneck diagnosis, network design.
3
Round 3
Forecasting & Planning
Demand planning, S&OP, inventory optimization, working with statistical and ML forecasts.
4
Round 4
Optimization
Linear programming intuition, route optimization, facility location, trade-offs between cost/service/CO2.
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Round 5
Behavioral / Leadership
Past evidence of ownership, influence, resolving conflict.

The Danger Zone: Top Reasons Candidates Fail

Based on our database of Vivino interview outcomes, avoid these common traps:

Over-emphasizing cost without adequately considering service level agreements or customer expectations.
Not detailing the different steps or phases of the S&OP cycle.
Not clearly articulating the problem or the solution
Not clearly articulating the extra steps taken or the initiative shown.

Test Yourself: Real Vivino Questions

Three real prompts pulled from our database.

Type · Facility Location

If Vivino were to establish its own regional distribution center, what quantitative and qualitative factors would you analyze to determine the optimal location?

Type · Ownership & Initiative

Tell me about a time you took initiative to solve a problem that wasn't explicitly assigned to you. What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the outcome?

Type · Influence

Describe a situation where you had to influence stakeholders who had different priorities or perspectives than yours. How did you approach it, and what was the result?

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Vivino Interview Question Bank

A sample from our database, grouped by round. Sign up to see the full set.

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Recruiter Screen

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Type · Motivation
What specifically about Vivino's supply chain in the wine retail space interests you, and how does your background align with the challenges and opportunities you see here?

Operations Case

2
Type · Bottleneck Diagnosis
Imagine Vivino is experiencing significant delays in fulfilling wine orders during a peak holiday season, leading to customer complaints. Walk me through how you would diagnose the root cause of these delays across our end-to-end supply chain, from warehouse to customer delivery.
3
Type · Network Design
Vivino is considering expanding its delivery capabilities to a new major metropolitan area. Outline the key factors you would consider when designing the optimal supply chain network for this expansion, balancing cost, speed, and customer experience.
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Forecasting & Planning

4
Type · Demand Planning
Vivino sees significant seasonality in wine sales, influenced by holidays, weather, and specific wine releases. How would you approach demand planning to ensure we have adequate inventory without excessive stockouts or overstock, particularly for niche or limited-edition wines?
5
Type · S&OP
Walk me through your process for developing and executing a Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle. How would you ensure alignment between demand forecasts, inventory plans, and operational capacity at Vivino?
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Optimization

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Type · Route Optimization
Vivino uses third-party logistics providers for last-mile delivery. How might you approach optimizing delivery routes and schedules to improve efficiency and reduce costs, even if you don't directly control the fleet?
7
Type · Facility Location
If Vivino were to establish its own regional distribution center, what quantitative and qualitative factors would you analyze to determine the optimal location?
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Behavioral / Leadership

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Type · Past Experience
Tell me about a time you had to influence a team or stakeholder to adopt your product vision when they were initially resistant. What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the outcome?
9
Type · Ownership & Initiative
Tell me about a time you took initiative to solve a problem that wasn't explicitly assigned to you. What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the outcome?
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