Job prospects Purchase Order Clerk in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Chaudière - Appalaches region:

• Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 10%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology