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 (23) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11) , Buyer (10)

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

"Good benefits and some nice co" ((in 133 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 118 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 88 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 42 reviews)); "Great culture and growing business" ((in 29 reviews))

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

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 107 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 44 reviews)); "Answer: Terrible managers that are promoted based on who they know not what they know." ((in 29 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 18 reviews)); "Long hours if you don't like to work." ((in 12 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

(1,244 total reviews)

David Jukes

49% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,244 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

1.0

Jan 23, 2014

I just want to forget this disaster. Stay away!

Director of finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a large global company with some challenging issues that can be a good opportunity to elarn.

Cons

-very poor ownership group with short term strategy -declining company performance -wasteful, lack of control over discretionary spending at the top -poor compensation, especially the bonus plan which is tied to company performance -low morale and significant turnover -poor project management -unclear strategy -poor tone at the top -outdated systems -few opportunities for career growth This company used to have leadership and a clear sense of direction. The company really took a turn for the worse when Erik Fyrwald became CEO in May 2012.

2.0

Jun 3, 2024

Pay is decent but the culture is awful.

Supply planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, benefits, work from home some days depending on your role. As salary that is. When I joined as a CS member in 2017 I was given peanuts to survive 30k base pay hourly.

Cons

Coworkers in other departments are down right nasty. The culture is very much about pointing the finger first instead if solving problems. No one really cares about the work or the customers, no one wants blame assigned to them for something not landing on the day it should. This company runs on consistent strive for perfectionism, it will drive you nuts. Univar will overwork you then fire you when you cannot keep up. The stress is insane for what they do, they act like they're doctors saving children, it's just chemicals. My boss's boss told me "just because your doing everything to the best of your ability and operating in good faith doesn't mean you get to keep your job" - Regional Supply planning manager for the west. The toxicity at the company is rampant and you'd smart to stay away.

Univar Solutions Response

1y

First, thank you for your 5 years of service to Univar Solutions. We're sorry to hear that your experience with us was challenging. We take pride in being a place where people matter, and it is essential to us that our employees are respected, feel supported by their managers and co-workers, and thrive in a positive culture. We have shared your candid feedback with the respective leadership team. We wish you much success in the future!

2.0

Jan 26, 2024

Univar - SAM

Sales account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some flexibility, support staff, local distribution

Cons

Reinventing strategies, LOB not aligned, misdirection senior management

Univar Solutions Response

2y

Thank you for your review and for being part of our dynamic sales team. We value your transparency and candor as Univar Solutions strives to being a place where people matter, and the best people want to work. Wishing you much success in your future endeavors.

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