Rate Specialist

Rate Specialist

TOTE Maritime Alaska is seeking a highly detail-oriented and analytical Rate Specialist to join our team in Tacoma, Washington. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of pricing and rate structures, directly supporting revenue operations and seamless customer experiences.

As a vital member of our organization, your work will help ensure our customers receive accurate pricing, reliable service, and efficient logistics solutionssupporting the critical movement of goods between the Lower 48 and Alaska.

If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and collaborating across teams, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a leading transportation and maritime organization.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and manage rate structures, tariffs, and pricing databases
• Review and process rate requests, pricing updates, and customer agreements with a high level of accuracy
• Ensure alignment between contracts, published rates, and billing systems
• Partner with sales, operations, and customer service teams to resolve pricing discrepancies
• Analyze pricing data to identify trends, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities
• Support rate audits, reporting, and documentation for compliance and accuracy
• Assist with the implementation of rate strategies and process improvements
• Maintain organized, detailed records to ensure audit readiness and data integrity

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in pricing, billing, accounting, or logistics-related roles
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of data accurately
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, logistics, or maritime environments
• Familiarity with rate management, billing, or ERP systems
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Logistics, or related field

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• The salary range is $40,000 to $67,000 with an expected target salary of $50,000 to $52,000 per year. Pay will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, and specific job duties

Benefits

As part of the team, full-time employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match and discretionary funding
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supplemental parental leave
• Jury duty and bereavement leave

Time Off & Additional Benefits

• Minimum of 10 days' vacation annually
• 10 days sick leave
• 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday every 12 months
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus (based on eligibility)

Work Environment

• Full-time position
• Hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote
• Office located in Tacoma, Washington
• Standard business hours with flexibility based on operational needs

Why Join TOTE Maritime Alaska?

At TOTE, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible shipping solutions. Our employees are driven by a shared purpose and a commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer partnership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOTE Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin disability, or status as a protected veteran. TOTE Logistics is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.