Deepika Pachimuthu

• Conducted 30+ End to End Audits independently over various processes in a listed company with turnover of 8.3 Billion USD.
• Collaborated with stake holders in implementing corrective actions, SOP and system improvements.
• Detected overpayments and contract leakages leading to financial recoveries through process audits.
• Contributed to Audit Digital transformation through implementation of automations and CCM with python and SQL
• Handle whistleblower and special audits upon management direction.
• Strong technical expertise in automotive manufacturing and parts, aiding review of operational efficiency
• Prepared impactful audit reports to the Business Process Owners and Audit Committee

• Conducted 50+ supplier process audits (APQP, PPAP, quality systems) to ensure compliance with corporate and industry standards
• Studied the non-conformances and drove corrective actions improving defect rates 20 ppm  3 ppm per month.
• Strengthened third-party risk management by evaluating supplier performance, contractual compliance, and cost recovery mechanisms, directly reducing procurement risks.
• Performed cost to quality reviews of supplier operations, identifying control gaps that led to significant savings and process improvements.
• Designed supplier scorecards and monitoring mechanisms, enhancing governance and enabling data-driven decisions for sourcing and procurement.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing) to address audit findings, close gaps, and standardize processes across supplier operations