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Pickle

VP of Operations & Logistics Strategy

Pickle, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Must be located in NYC (we are in office Monday - Thursday).

Please apply by emailing recruiting@shoponpickle.com with “VP of Operations” in the subject line and include the following:

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Pickle is a rental marketplace that aims to monetize the billions of underutilized assets sitting in consumers’ closets and brands’ inventory. Users can easily tap into shared closets within their community through flexible and on-demand delivery options. Our goal is to provide affordable and convenient access to quality items exactly when our users need them. We’re starting with peer-to-peer clothing and accessories and expanding into new categories.

We’re looking for a

VP of Operations & Logistics Strategy

to design and build the next chapter of Pickle’s operational backbone. You’ll define the systems, partnerships, and pricing strategies that make our marketplace run—today and at scale. This person will own everything from last-mile delivery pricing to creative new exchange models like dry cleaner pickups, local hubs, or trusted community return partners.

Role Overview: As

VP of Operations & Logistics Strategy , you’ll own Pickle’s national logistics vision and its execution. You’ll oversee all fulfillment, courier, and shipping networks; negotiate large-scale partnerships; and shape the unit economics that make our marketplace thrive. You’ll experiment with new delivery methods and exchange channels—from neighborhood hub pilots to third-party repair and cleaning integrations—and ensure each is operationally sound and scalable.

You’ll manage and mentor a growing operations team while working cross-functionally with Product and Data to build the tools and insights that power our operational excellence.

8+ years of experience leading operations, logistics, or marketplace strategy (fashion, DTC, or last-mile delivery a plus)

Experience working with dual-sided marketplaces

Proven success building and scaling logistics networks across multiple cities or regions

Deep experience with courier pricing, rate negotiation, and cost optimization

Demonstrated ability to design operational systems and processes that scale efficiently

Strong analytical background—comfortable with data modeling, forecasting, and decision-making using metrics

Experience leading customer support or trust & safety functions within a consumer-facing platform

Excellent collaborator, capable of working closely with Product, Eng, Marketing, and Community teams

Entrepreneurial and creative mindset; excited to design new, unconventional exchange models

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment

Bonus: experience with 3PL integrations, hybrid logistics models, or localized operations playbooks

Responsibilities

Define and lead Pickle’s long-term logistics and operations strategy across all markets

Build and manage nationwide partnerships with courier networks, shippers, repair partners, and local facilitators

Design and implement scalable, cost-efficient delivery and return models

Negotiate large-scale provider contracts and continually optimize pricing structures

Launch pilots with new exchange methods (dry cleaners, community hubs, local ambassadors) and scale successful models nationally

Develop operational data infrastructure and dashboards to track fulfillment speed, costs, and order success rates

Partner with Product and Engineering to automate key workflows and improve delivery reliability

Oversee Customer Experience and Trust & Safety alongside dedicated team leads

Drive operational KPIs and report performance metrics to leadership, balancing speed, cost, and customer delight

Mentor and develop the growing operations team; build a culture of ownership and creative problem solving

Competitive compensation and equity

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Take what you need paid time off

Meal Pal credits to cover the cost of lunch

Stipend to help set up your desk and office environment

Work directly with the founders and executive team

Professional coaching, training, and development

Grow with the company

Pickle credits for our employees, we love when the team uses Pickle!

Fun team events and company parties

Company offsites

Office space in NYC

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