Job prospects Inventory Planner in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several 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 3,190 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): 17%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology