Great outlook! Great opportunities! - Mid Level Manager Univar Solutions Employee Review

5.0
1 Dec 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Univar is a market leader in our industry: #1 in North America, #2 in Europe. It's great to be part of a WINNER! Due to scope of the business, there are plenty of opportunities for those looking for them... Leadership development, other functional areas of the business, etc. The executive leadership communicates regularly (weekly email/video updates, quarterly town hall address, etc) which keeps everyone engaged and connected to what's happening in and across the business. Its a very collaborative workplace; silos are torn down by leadership and front line teams that stay regularly connected. Daily team huddles, weekly multi functional collaboration meetings, etc. Pay & benefits are very competitive. Univar strives to be a place where the BEST people want to work, and they are willing to pay for it. Rewards/Recognition campaign fosters engagement and provides kick-backs for above & beyond behaviors.

Cons

ERP system is antiquated, but going through many upgrades and enhancements. Consolidation of systems/applications/tools appears to be underway, but in the meantime it requires users to access information across several different platforms depending on the function. Recruiting team and IT support are noticeably weak links, in terms of responsiveness and effectiveness. Definitely room for improvement.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
26 Mar 2026
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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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