Retail Merchandising Analyst

ISLAND ENERGY SERVICES, LLC•Honolulu, HI

4d•$67,000 - $84,000

About The Position

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. www.texacoinhawaii.com. 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. E KIPA MAI! 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 strategically 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.

Requirements

Bachelor or Associate degree in business or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of experience years in retail merchandising, preferably in convenience stores, grocery, or consumer packaged goods environments
5+ years of merchandising or category management experience in convenience retail, grocery, specialty retail, or multi-unit environments
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make independent recommendations
Proven ability to manage multiple categories, stores, or initiatives simultaneously
Experience working with POS data, sales reports, margins, and inventory metrics
Strong judgment, ownership mindset, and comfort making decisions without heavy oversight
Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and collaboration skills
Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles, product placement strategies, and customer behavior in a retail setting.
Ability to travel frequently to multiple store locations across Oahu and the Neighbor Islands and work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficient in using mobile tools and technology for reporting, communication, and documentation.
Physically able to lift and move product displays, signage, and light equipment as needed (up to 40 lbs).
Success working with vendors and handling retail execution across a multi-location footprint.
Hands-on experience with merchandising tools and planograms, preferably in the Convenience Retail vertical.
Proficient at Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of PDI or similar tools a plus.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of retail operations, convenience store dynamics, merchandising, and marketing
Experience in fuel + convenience retail, foodservice-adjacent retail, or premium retail concepts

Responsibilities

In-Store Merchandising Strategy and Execution
Data Analysis & Performance Management
Signage, Equipment & Fixture Coordination
Inventory, Stock Rotation & Presentation Standards
Administrative & Reporting Duties
Champions safety, reliability and incident and injury free operations.
Collaborates with other Operations team members, Business Consultants and Business Development staff to ensure business results are delivered on time, within budget and with a high degree of quality.
Drives a high degree of excellence by proactive initiative to update and maintain operating standards, emergency procedures and any other documents as needed.
Lead or contribute to special assignments as directed by the Category Manager or DBAM.
Perform additional retail merchandising tasks as needed during peak seasons, promotional events, or major resets.

Benefits

IES also offers a generous benefits package to include comprehensive health and welfare benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401k plus employer matching, supplemental voluntary insurance options, etc.

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