Purchasing and inventory control workers in Edmonton

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 1,380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%