Purchasing and inventory control workers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Limited for purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about purchasing and inventory control workers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,680 people work in this occupation.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 34%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%