Job prospects Inventory Planner in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Stratford - Bruce Peninsula 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 24%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 24%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology