Job prospects Food Controller - Inventory in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing and inventory control workers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

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