Ilker Beyhan
About Ilker Beyhan
Ilker Beyhan is a Senior Specialist in Supplier Development, Industrialization, and Cost Planning at Daimler AG, with extensive experience in engineering and management. He holds a PhD in Management & Organization and has worked in various roles within the automotive and education sectors in Turkey.
Current Role at Daimler AG
Ilker Beyhan serves as a Senior Specialist in Supplier Development, Industrialization, and Cost Planning at Daimler AG. He has held this position since 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey. His responsibilities include leading preventive and reactive supplier development projects, focusing on troubleshooting and start-up protection. He actively participates in logistics process audits and on-site assessments at suppliers, ensuring compliance and efficiency within the supply chain.
Previous Experience at Daimler AG
Ilker Beyhan has extensive experience at Daimler AG, having worked in various roles from 2007 to 2015. He served as a Supplier Development Engineer for one year, followed by a position as Supplier Development & Logistics Processes Specialist for two years. He then transitioned to Team Manager for two years. His roles involved supplier development and industrialization, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Ilker Beyhan has a robust educational background. He earned a PhD in Management & Organization from Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi, completing his studies from 2009 to 2022. He also holds an MSc in Engineering Management from the same university, which he achieved between 2005 and 2008. Additionally, he obtained a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Yildiz Teknik Üniversitesi, where he studied from 1998 to 2005. His academic journey began at Sankt Georg Austrian College, where he completed high school from 1990 to 1998.
Teaching Experience
In 2013, Ilker Beyhan worked as a University Lecturer at Bahçeşehir University for four months. This role allowed him to share his industrial knowledge and experience with students. He aims to return to academia as a lecturer during retirement, focusing on integrating his industrial experiences with scholarly theories.
Community Engagement and Future Goals
Ilker Beyhan is actively engaged in community initiatives. He seeks to establish and support associations focused on clean agriculture, animal rights, and environmental advocacy. He is also involved in building social networks that promote civil rights, women's rights, and children's rights. Additionally, he plans to publish academic papers that bridge industrial practices with academic theories, contributing to the field of management and organization.