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Purchasing and Inventory Clerks  (NOC 1474)
Moncton--Richibucto Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Purchasing and inventory clerks 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.

inventory analyst, inventory clerk, inventory control clerk, inventory planner, procurement clerk, purchasing clerk, purchasing clerk assistant.

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Purchasing clerks perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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 clerks perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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  • Maintain stock rotation and dispose of and account for outdated stock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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Moncton, Bouctouche, Dieppe, Richibucto, Riverview, Sackville, Shediac, McEwen, Salisbury

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Education & Job Requirements for Purchasing and Inventory Clerks in Moncton--Richibucto Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Local Employment Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma is usually required. Most employers will provide on-the-job training, however, preference is usually given to those who possess work experience or knowledge of computerized inventory systems.

[Report Publication Date: 2010-02-12 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Skills Requirements

The most important essential skills for Purchasing and Inventory Clerks are computer use, numeracy, writing, oral communication and document use.

As employers move from manual to computerized purchasing and inventory management systems, it is essential that Purchasing and Inventory Clerks have computer skills and routinely upgrade their knowledge.

For additional information about essential skills, refer to:
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/general/home.shtml

[Report Publication Date: 2010-02-12 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
No experience required, training will be provided.

Inventory Clerk Specific Skills:
Compile inventory reports. Reconcile calculated inventories with physical counts.

Purchasing Clerk Specific Skills:
Verify stock availability from current inventories. Review requisition orders for accuracy. Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records.

Additional Skills:
Perform routine clerical duties. Provide information on materials available.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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Local Training

The New Brunswick Purchasing Management Institute is a source of education, training and development in the field of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. The New Brunswick Purchasing Management Institute offers seminars and courses to help prepare individuals looking to obtain their certified professional purchaser designation or certificate in purchasing, which are both nationally recognized.

New Brunswick Purchasing Management Institute
P.O Box 8977
Shediac, NB E4P 8W5
Tel: (506) 533-9418
Fax: (506) 532-3630
www.pmacnb.com

For additional information about training institutions, please visit http://canlearn.ca.

[ Report Publication Date: 2011-05-24 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

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If you do not know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program.

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