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Rod West

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Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain at Dollar General
📍 Goodlettsville, Tennessee, United States

Rod West is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in retail and supply chain management. As EVP of Global Supply Chain at Dollar General, he leverages his expertise in strategic planning, process implementation, and expense management. He holds degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology and Clark Atlanta University.

He consistently emphasizes the human element within logistics, frequently and publicly recognizing his teams of drivers, technicians, and distribution center employees for their contributions. Rod also shows a passion for community impact, highlighting the philanthropic efforts of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support youth education.

He led a cross-functional initiative to build a self-distribution network for perishable goods.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Goodlettsville, Tennessee, United States
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Priorities

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Global Supply Chain
As EVP, he oversees Dollar General's entire global supply chain, focusing on strategy, technology, and the people who execute it.
Employee Appreciation
Frequently posts his gratitude and recognition for his teams, celebrating truck drivers, technicians, and distribution center anniversaries, highlighting his focus on people.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Dollar General
3-2021 - 8-2023
Senior Vice President, Distribution
Dollar General
1-2018 - 3-2021
Vice President, Perishables Growth & Development
Dollar General
7-1994 - 8-2005
Sr. Manager
Kurt Salmon Associates
6-1990 - 8-1993
Rotational Leaderhip Program
General Motors
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Dollar General Promotes Rod West. Featured in Business Wire
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Education
Bachelor
Georgia Institute of Technology
BS
Clark Atlanta University
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