Retail Merchandising Analyst

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Island Energy Services (IES) exists to make life better for everyone in Hawai‛i. We are proud to be a local company and a leader in the logistics and distribution of energy products through our network of six terminals and nearly 60 retail locations throughout Oahu, Maui, Moloka’i and Hawai’i islands. IES is the official licensee of the Texaco brand in Hawai‘i.  

At the heart of IES, are our four core values:

Kīnāʻole, Aloha, Lōkahi and Hoʻohana. These core values are embedded into how we work, live and achieve operational and financial excellence. IES’ strong commitment to a Culture of Excellence are embodied through our action of the 4 B’s: how we Believe, Behave, Belong and Become.

Island Energy Services (IES) is a locally managed and headquartered company offering attractive and stable career opportunities within Hawai’i’s highly competitive energy sector. We are proud to be a local company and a leader in the logistics and distribution of energy products through our network of six terminals and 50 (and growing) retail locations throughout Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Moloka’i and Hawai’i islands.

IES is the official licensee of the Texaco brand in Hawai‘i. IES’ success is derived from our management’s keen understanding of what it takes to remain as a highly innovative business, placing significant emphasis on four key company values: “Kīnāʻole” – to do the right thing, “Aloha” – having respect for people, “Lōkahi” – teamwork, and “Hoʻohana” – work purposeful with intention.

These set of values set employee performance standards and are imbedded in our decision-making process through execution of work deliverables. IES’ strong commitment to a Culture of Excellence are embodied through our actions of the 4 B’s: how we Believe, Behave, Belong and Become. To achieve this culture, IES employs a highly-trained, highly-skilled, dedicated and passionate work force that collectively operates, enhances and strategicallyly drives both our Retail and Terminal Logistics business units.

The Merchandising Analyst is responsible for analyzing sales, inventory, and customer data to optimize product placement, pricing, and stock levels, helping to increase profits and sales by making data-driven recommendations on what products to sell, where to put them, and how to display them to attract shoppers. Using data analysis and merchandising strategy, work with Category Manager to enhance the customer experience, improve store layout, and meet business goals, requiring strong analytical, communication, and software skills.

This role blends data-driven decision making with local market insight to deliver superior in-store performance and a consistently premium experience. The Merchandising Analyst serves as the bridge between strategy and execution.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a strong understanding of convenience retail merchandising and a passion for elevating the customer shopping experience through visual and tactical consistency.

• Execute and maintain planograms, assortment strategies, promotional placement, and space optimization in COCO stores based on direction from the Category Manager.
• Ensure strong execution of seasonal, promotional, and new-item initiatives across all locations
• Make sure promotional signage, product placement, pricing, and displays are correctly implemented and aligned with company guidelines.
• Conduct regular store walks and merchandising audits to ensure compliance and consistency across locations.
• Rotate and front merchandise to maximize shelf visibility and product sell-through.
• Address execution gaps or obstacles in coordination with store teams and report concerns promptly to the Category Manager.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations and the Operations team to ensure all parties are aligned on merchandising activities and that they are consistent with station-level policies and procedures.
• Act as the primary field representative for the Category Manager and DBAM on all in-store merchandising efforts.
• Provide…