GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. has named Rod West executive vice president of global supply chain. The promotion gives West responsibility for the company’s distribution center operations, transportation, supply chain modernization and private fleet.

An 18-year veteran with Dollar General, West had been serving as senior vice president of distribution. He has nearly three decades of experience in retail supply chain operations and extensive knowledge in strategy development, implementation and process improvement.

“Rod is an outstanding leader who will continue driving Dollar General forward through his considerable internal knowledge and experience on our supply chain team,” said Jeff Owen, the company’s chief executive officer.