Purchasing and inventory control workers in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 84%
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 16%