An American company with a terrible management - EMEA MDM Product Steward Univar Solutions Employee Review

2.0
Aug 30, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

It's a friendly environment with casual dress code. Even when I was a contractor there, they used to treated me like a Univar employee. I learnt a lot (by myself).

Cons

They are doing a huge reconstruction, firing people without even considering what the impact will be on the business. You go to the office being afraid of being fired the same day. They work with a very American mentality. The 40% of employee has been cut in the last 6 months while they keep saying Univar is the leader on the market! They hire people without experience paying them the minimum, but then they do not train them on the job or on the Univar specific stuff. Very often people make considerable mistakes just because of the poor training.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Mar 26, 2026
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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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