Sheshagiri Bhaskar Rao (Shesh)
About Sheshagiri Bhaskar Rao (Shesh)
Sheshagiri Bhaskar Rao, known as Shesh, serves as the Service Delivery Manager for Source to Pay and Transition Lead at Bosch Global Software Technologies in Bengaluru, India. With extensive experience in procurement and operations management, he has a strong background in leading international transitions and implementing process improvements through automation and project management methodologies.
Work at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Sheshagiri Bhaskar Rao has been employed at Bosch Global Software Technologies since 2013, holding various positions over the years. Currently, he serves as the Service Delivery Manager for Source to Pay and Transition Lead, a role he has occupied since 2022. His responsibilities include leading the EMEA source to pay operations from HUB-IN and managing accounts payable shared services. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Group Manager for Procurement Shared Services and as a Global Operations Manager from 2013 to 2019. He also held the position of Senior Project Manager for Direct Purchasing - Tools and Processes in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Sheshagiri has a strong educational background in management and engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Industrial Production from Manipal Institute of Technology from 1997 to 2001. He further enhanced his skills with a Diploma in Management in Operations Research from IMT Ghaziabad between 2007 and 2008. Additionally, he completed the Bosch Executive Development Program for managers at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore in 2016. He also achieved the Gift Work Certified Manager designation from the Great Place to Work® Institute (India) in 2019.
Background in Supply Chain and Procurement
Sheshagiri has extensive experience in supply chain and procurement roles across various organizations. He worked at GKN Driveline as a Senior Executive in Manufacturing from 2002 to 2005 and later at Hitachi Metals India Pvt. Ltd as an Assistant Manager in Supply Chain from 2005 to 2007. He also served as an Assistant Manager - Buyer Planner at Molex Premise Networks from 2008 to 2013. His career began as an Engineer at Kadimi Special Steels from 2001 to 2003, providing him with a solid foundation in the industry.
Achievements in Project Management
Sheshagiri has demonstrated expertise in leading international transitions and managing global transformational projects. He is responsible for executing the seamless transfer of new processes to HUB-IN using structured project management methodologies. His skills include driving productivity and performance excellence through Robotic Process Automation (RPA), digitization of operations, value stream mapping, and quality management. His contributions have been integral to the success of various projects within his roles.