National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 14403: Purchasing and inventory control workers
Purchasing and inventory control workers process purchasing transactions and maintain inventories of materials, equipment and stock. Below are the main duties, all 21 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 14403?
NOC 14403 is the code for purchasing and inventory control workers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include inventory analyst, inventory clerk, inventory control clerk and inventory planner. It is a TEER 4 occupation (usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $24.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 14403
- TEER
- 4: High school or several weeks of training
- Broad category
- Business, finance and administration occupations
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $24.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 14403
Purchasing and inventory control workers process purchasing transactions and maintain inventories of materials, equipment and stock. They are employed by retail and wholesale establishments, manufacturing companies, government agencies and other establishments.
Main job titles
- inventory analyst
- inventory clerk
- inventory control clerk
- inventory planner
- procurement clerk
- purchasing clerk
- purchasing clerk assistant
All 21 job titles in the NOC index
equipment inventory clerk, food and beverage control clerk - inventory, food controller - inventory, inventory analyst, inventory auditor, inventory clerk, inventory control clerk, inventory planner, invoice and purchase order checker, invoice control clerk, liquor controller - inventory, permanent inventory clerk, printing plates order clerk, procurement clerk, purchase order clerk, purchasing clerk, purchasing clerk assistant, purchasing control clerk, ship supply clerk, supply clerk, supply technician - Canadian Armed Forces.
Also included in this group
- inventory auditor
Main duties of NOC 14403
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Purchasing control workers
- Review requisition orders for accuracy and verify that materials, equipment and stock are not available from current inventories
- Source and obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers and prepare purchase orders
- Calculate cost of orders and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts
- Process purchases within purchasing authority
- Contact suppliers to schedule deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed deliveries and other problems
- Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and price lists.
Inventory control workers
- Monitor inventory levels as materials, equipment and stock are issued, transferred within an establishment or sold to the public using manual or computerized inventory systems
- Compile inventory reports, recording the quantity, type and value of materials, equipment and stock on hand, using manual or computerized inventory systems
- Prepare requisition orders to replenish materials, equipment and stock
- Maintain stock rotation and dispose of and account for outdated stock
- Enter data for production scheduling, stock replenishment/relocation and inventory adjustments
- Reconcile physical inventories with computer counts.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Courses in purchasing management may be required for purchasing control workers.
- Courses in production and inventory management and ability to operate a computerized inventory system may be required for inventory control workers.
Additional information
- The duties of purchasing and inventory control workers may overlap in some establishments.
- Progression to supervisory positions or more senior occupations such as purchasing agent or retail buyer is possible with additional training or experience.
Is NOC 14403 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 4 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 14403 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 14403 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.50 | $24.00 | $36.06 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $23.00 | $30.92 |
| Prince Edward Island | $21.00 | $21.00 | $28.37 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $22.00 | $28.50 |
| New Brunswick | $16.75 | $23.00 | $40.46 |
| Quebec | $17.50 | $23.50 | $45.60 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $23.67 | $35.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $22.00 | $30.77 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.00 | $25.00 | $36.06 |
| Alberta | $17.00 | $24.00 | $33.65 |
| British Columbia | $18.65 | $25.00 | $37.00 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 14403 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 14403 as you write.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a inventory analyst?
NOC 14403, Purchasing and inventory control workers, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 14403?
TEER 4. Usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 14403 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which need TEER 0 to 3 work. Some provincial nominee programs and other pathways accept TEER 4 jobs.
Is NOC 14403 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 14403 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $24.00 an hour, with most wages between $17.50 and $36.06. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 14403 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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