Does Univar Solutions pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Univar Solutions employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Univar Solutions. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Univar Solutions?

50% of Univar Solutions employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Univar Solutions 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Univar Solutions?

Account Manager (73) , Customer Service Representative (46) , Supply Planner (29) , Manager (26) , Material Handler (24) , Sales (24) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Customer Account Partner (11) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11)

What are the pros of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and some nice co" ((in 143 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 115 reviews)); "Good pay and that’s about it" ((in 76 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 42 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((in 30 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 108 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 43 reviews)); "Managers don't even give you a chance." ((in 30 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 21 reviews)); "Long hours if you don't like to work." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Univar Solutions layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Univar Solutions layoffs and their outlook for job security at Univar Solutions in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Univar Solutions locations?

Dublin , Chicago , Redmond , Houston , Downers Grove , Phoenix , Los Angeles , The Woodlands , Columbus , Dallas , Bedford Park , Morrisville , Atlanta , Strongsville , Twinsburg , San Jose , Norcross , Commerce , Denver , Kent , Birmingham , Salt Lake City , Conroe , New York , Waxahachie , Odessa , Seattle , Providence , Pittsburgh , Tampa

Univar Solutions reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,247 total reviews)

David Jukes

49% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,247 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,247 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Univar Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Aug 18, 2022

There To Learn

Inside sales account manager i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People Opportunities Culture Money Work Life Balance

Cons

Speed of change Spending Accounts Perks Energy

Univar Solutions Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your experience with Univar Solutions! As a member of our Inside Sales team your contributions are very important and we truly appreciate everything you do. We are glad to hear you are enjoying the culture, our people and work-life balance. Employees like you are what makes Univar Solutions a top-notch employer of choice and where the best people want to work!

3.0

Aug 15, 2022

Decent

Supply chain planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid work, unlimited PTO, easy to understand work

Cons

Management gaslights for promotions/doesn't seem to care about my own career development here

Univar Solutions Response

3y

We're glad you're enjoying your hybrid schedule and unlimited FTO. All employees are encouraged to have a work-life balance and take time for themselves to recharge. We recognize that times of transformation can present challenges and we want employees to be transparent with their manager and HRBP and to have open lines of communication to discuss your needs and career path. We appreciate your candid feedback. Thank you for your review.

3.0

Aug 8, 2022

Employee Review

Supply planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid Model Work life balance Can reach out for help with ease

Cons

Base not equal to work load compared to other employees

Univar Solutions Response

3y

Thank you for your contributions to the supply planning team. We’re happy to hear you enjoy your hybrid work schedule, work-life balance and that you feel supported when asking for help. Our teams are continually researching the market to ensure we offer competitive and industry leading compensation and benefits packages. We strive to be a place where the best people want to work and want our employees to have the training and resources they need. If we are falling short in that area, we encourage you to have a conversation with your manager or HRBP to discuss what you need and how we can help you be successful at Univar Solutions. There are many things we are getting right and others where we can work on improving. Your feedback is important to us! #WherePeopleMatter #TogetherWeWin

Viewing 397 - 399 of 1,247 Reviews

Jobs at Univar Solutions

Virtual Account Representative - Food Ingredients & Specialties

District Controller - Northeast

Import Logistics Analyst

Sales Account Manager - WI