Univar Solutions reviews

3.1

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,243 total reviews)
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David Jukes

47% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,243 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).

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4.0
Apr 3, 2026

Better as Public Co

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Pros

Top management driven and mostly aligned with the vision, Safety was first in everything done.

Cons

VC wanted to trim the payroll, applied generic cost cutting measures rather than looking at individual value. Difficult to be visible across the org for opportunities outside your department or vertical. Diversity trumped all

1.0
Apr 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Good PTO policy (~20 days off for first year) - Good healthcare options I guess?

Cons

- RTO for 3 days a week. Not flexible about this at all. - Pay is terrible, below market rate - Merit increases aren’t even being paid out until later in the year (great sign for business) - Leadership is laughably disconnected from people who actually get work done - Private equity owned, so they’re probably going to run this business into the ground - Departments are horrible at working with each other. Conflicts of interest at every turn and zero accountability - Worst company culture I’ve ever worked in. Passive aggressive managers and unrealistic expectations pushed from the top down (again, thanks to PE). - CEO seems to actively despise his own employees

2.0
Mar 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Exposure to large, high-value accounts and complex operational challenges. The role builds resilience quickly and provides strong experience in account management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. There is a high level of ownership in day-to-day responsibilities, which can accelerate skill development for those who are self-driven.

Cons

Since the acquisition by Apollo, the work environment has noticeably declined. While new processes were introduced, leadership often did not take the time to fully understand or follow them, creating confusion and inconsistency across teams. Employees who raised questions or tried to improve processes were not always received positively, which discouraged feedback and innovation. There is also a lack of alignment between departments, leading to inefficiencies, miscommunication, and added pressure on employees managing critical accounts. Workloads are frequently excessive without adequate support, contributing to burnout and turnover. Compensation does not consistently reflect the level of responsibility and workload expected, which further impacts morale and retention. Overall, the organization feels reactive rather than structured, and direction has become increasingly unclear.

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