Job prospects Inventory Control Clerk near Lethbridge (AB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Purchasing and inventory control workers near Lethbridge (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 44%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 35%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology