Complete waste of time - Anonymous employee Univar Solutions Employee Review

1.0
May 8, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Affordable benefits & decent work-life balance

Cons

Office is quite segregated with clear tension between operations, office, and management employees. Systems are from the Ice Age - requires repeated and tedious effort to manage purchase orders. SAP transition continues to be delayed Management is often unprofessional and not open to new problem solving methods. They do not establish or share best practices resulting. Often micromanages employees, instead of giving them the independence to be accountable for their job duties. On-site HR only tends to recruitment issues - directing employees to call 800 number for all of their issues No flexibility in 2013 such as telecommuting, lap tops, etc.

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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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