Purchasing and inventory control workers in Ottawa

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about purchasing and inventory control workers in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 1,710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 50%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%