Nibia Velazquez
Inventory & Supply Chain Management
Memphis,TN
Summary
Inventory Control professional with progressive experience across high volume distribution operations. Experienced in FIFO practices and inventory organization. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy through effective training and process improvements. Multilingual communicator skilled in root-cause analysis, driving successful outcomes in fast-paced warehouse environments.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control Specialist
Baxter International Inc
06.2026 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure stock accuracy and availability through cycle counts, audits, reconciliations, and investigations of inventory discrepancies.
- Monitored FIFO practices and expiration dates to prevent obsolete or expired products from remaining in active inventory.
- Managed serialized inventory to ensure accurate product identification, traceability, and system accountability
- Assisted with identifying process improvements related to inventory control, returns management, expiration control, and warehouse operations.
Site Operations Supervisor
Milwaukee Tool
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Supervised day-to-day warehouse operations and workforce activities
- Trained and onboarded employees on warehouse procedures, equipment operation, safety practices, and site expectations.
- Partnered with site leadership and client management to resolve staffing, productivity, attendance, and operational challenges.
Merchandise Controller
The TJX Companies
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Verified merchandise against purchase order to ensure accuracy, quality, pricing, and brand requirements.
- Collaborated with vendors and internal teams to resolve merchandise discrepancies and compliance concerns.
- Supported daily workflow coordination by leveraging cross-trained associates to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and departmental coverage across Returns, Shipping, Picking, Putaway, Receiving, and Replenishment in English, Spanish, or French.
Inventory Control Specialist
Helen of Troy
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed returns processes and warranty claims across retail and direct to consumer channels, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution.
- Assigned and maintained product home locations to optimize inventory clotting, organization, accessibility, and warehouse efficiency.
- Led and coordinated cycle count activities and partnered with team to locate missing inventory, resolve discrepancies, and restore inventory accuracy.
- Supported the startup and operational launch of a temporary warehouse facility established for a major customer project, coordinated inventory transfers, outbound shipments, and live-load operations through project completion before executing an efficient transition from launch through shutdown.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TNSkills
Inventory management expertise
FIFO and Expiration Control
Inventory organization and slotting
Standard operating procedure compliance
Multilingual Training Development & Communication
Warehouse management
Root-cause Analysis
Certification
Crown Train-the-Trainer
Timeline
Inventory Control Specialist
Baxter International Inc
06.2026 - Current
Site Operations Supervisor
Milwaukee Tool
09.2025 - 01.2026
Merchandise Controller
The TJX Companies
08.2022 - 09.2025
Inventory Control Specialist
Helen of Troy
03.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Memphis