Inventory control clerk NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for inventory control clerk.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for inventory control clerk is 14403 (Purchasing and inventory control workers), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
14403
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 14403 covers
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.
| Unit group | 14403 — Purchasing and inventory control workers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- 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
To use NOC 14403 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 14403 →
Other job titles under NOC 14403
- Inventory analyst
- Inventory clerk
- Inventory planner
- Procurement clerk
- Purchasing clerk
- Purchasing clerk assistant
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 14403, one of these may fit better:
- Animal control officer — NOC 43202 (By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, TEER 3)
- Animal control trapper — NOC 73202 (Pest controllers and fumigators, TEER 3)
- Central control caster — NOC 93100 (Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing, TEER 3)
- Chemical process control engineer — NOC 21320 (Chemical engineers, TEER 1)
- Control panel assembler — NOC 94203 (Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers, TEER 4)
- Control systems engineer — NOC 21310 (Electrical and electronics engineers, TEER 1)
- Data control clerk — NOC 14111 (Data entry clerks, TEER 4)
- Electrical control panel inspector — NOC 94203 (Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers, TEER 4)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for inventory control clerk?+
In NOC 2021, "inventory control clerk" is an example title in unit group 14403 — Purchasing and inventory control workers. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is inventory control clerk eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 14403 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does inventory control clerk get extra CRS points?+
NOC 14403 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a inventory control clerk get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 14403 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says inventory control clerk but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 14403. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.